Adrenaline (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which gland produces adrenaline?
Which gland produces adrenaline?
Adrenal gland
What is the 'fight/flight' response?
What is the 'fight/flight' response?
Response to decide to fight or run away
What two substances does adrenaline increase supply of to cells?
What two substances does adrenaline increase supply of to cells?
and glucose
How does adrenaline affect breathing?
How does adrenaline affect breathing?
Increases rate and makes breaths deeper
Where does adrenaline bind to increase heart rate?
Where does adrenaline bind to increase heart rate?
Specific receptors in the heart
What does adrenaline cause to increase blood flow?
What does adrenaline cause to increase blood flow?
Vasodilation
Why do we get 'butterflies in stomach' during fight/flight response?
Why do we get 'butterflies in stomach' during fight/flight response?
Blood diverted away from intestine
What does adrenaline stimulate the liver to change?
What does adrenaline stimulate the liver to change?
Glycogen to glucose
What is sent to adrenal glands when body detects stress?
What is sent to adrenal glands when body detects stress?
Nervous impulses
Why is glucose released into blood during fight/flight?
Why is glucose released into blood during fight/flight?
Absorbed by muscle cells for respiration