Difference between revisions of "Adrenaline"
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| − | [[ | + | [[Adrenaline]] is a [[hormone]] produced by the [[Adrenal Gland|adrenal glands]] which affects the [[Fight or Flight|fight or flight]] response of [[vertebrate]]s. |
| − | ===About | + | ===About Adrenaline=== |
| − | [[ | + | [[Adrenaline]]'s effect on [[Target Organ|target organs]]: |
*The [[heart]] is caused to beat faster. | *The [[heart]] is caused to beat faster. | ||
*The [[bladder]] becomes irritating causing an [[organism]] to feel the need to urinate. | *The [[bladder]] becomes irritating causing an [[organism]] to feel the need to urinate. | ||
*The [[brain]] and [[Nervous System|nervous system]] increase the speed of [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical impulses]] giving shorter [[Reaction Time|reaction times]]. | *The [[brain]] and [[Nervous System|nervous system]] increase the speed of [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical impulses]] giving shorter [[Reaction Time|reaction times]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 27 October 2019
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands which affects the fight or flight response of vertebrates.
About Adrenaline
Adrenaline's effect on target organs:
- The heart is caused to beat faster.
- The bladder becomes irritating causing an organism to feel the need to urinate.
- The brain and nervous system increase the speed of electrical impulses giving shorter reaction times.