Adrenaline (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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Which gland produces adrenaline?
Which gland produces adrenaline?
Adrenal gland
What is the adrenaline response commonly called?
What is the adrenaline response commonly called?
Fight/flight response
Which two substances does adrenaline increase supply of to cells?
Which two substances does adrenaline increase supply of to cells?
and glucose
Why does adrenaline increase breathing rate?
Why does adrenaline increase breathing rate?
To get more into body
What does adrenaline bind to in the heart?
What does adrenaline bind to in the heart?
Specific receptors
What does adrenaline cause to increase blood pressure?
What does adrenaline cause to increase blood pressure?
Vasodilation
What symptom occurs when blood is diverted from the intestine?
What symptom occurs when blood is diverted from the intestine?
Butterflies in stomach/go pale
What does the liver change glycogen into during adrenaline response?
What does the liver change glycogen into during adrenaline response?
Glucose
Why do muscle cells absorb the glucose released by the liver?
Why do muscle cells absorb the glucose released by the liver?
For respiration
What is sent to adrenal glands when the body detects a stressful situation?
What is sent to adrenal glands when the body detects a stressful situation?
Nervous impulses
What does adrenaline prepare the body for?
What does adrenaline prepare the body for?
Action