Adrenal Glands (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Location of adrenal glands
Location of adrenal glands
On top of each kidney
Shape of adrenal glands
Shape of adrenal glands
Triangular-shaped
Two main hormones from adrenal glands
Two main hormones from adrenal glands
Adrenalin and aldosterone
Nickname for adrenalin
Nickname for adrenalin
Fight or flight hormone
Effect of adrenalin on heart rate
Effect of adrenalin on heart rate
Increases heart rate to pump blood faster
Adrenalin's effect on liver
Adrenalin's effect on liver
Converts stored glycogen into glucose
Effect of adrenalin on pupils
Effect of adrenalin on pupils
Causes pupil dilation (widening)
Adrenalin's effect on breathing
Adrenalin's effect on breathing
Increases breathing rate
What aldosterone regulates
What aldosterone regulates
Salt and water balance in blood
Target organ for aldosterone
Target organ for aldosterone
Kidneys