Adrenaline

Question 1

secreted when

Answer 1

frightened/stressed

Question 2

prepares body for

Answer 2

fight or flight

Question 3

activates processes that

Answer 3

increase supply of oxygen+glucose // increases respiration rate+ATP prod

Question 4

adrenaline binds to ….. target cells

Answer 4

heart’s

Question 5

heart muscles ……… more ……… w/ more …….

Answer 5

contract more frequently w/ more force

Question 6

therefore heart …….. and ………….. increases

Answer 6

rate and blood pressure

Question 7

(h) leads to increased flow of ………. to ………… therefore cells receive more ………. and ……….. - increased ……….

Answer 7

oxygen to muscles therefore cells receive more oxygen and glucose - increased respiration

Question 8

adrenaline also binds to

Answer 8

liver receptors

Question 9

the liver breaks down it’s

Answer 9

glycogen stores to release glucose - increased glucose levels (in blood to be transported to cells)

Question 10

when adrenaline secreted, blood is diverted from the …………………. to the …………

Answer 10

digestive system to the muscles + brain

Question 11

when brain detects stressful situations, sends nervous impulses to………….. which responds by……

Answer 11

adrenal glands which responds by secreting adrenaline