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What are the advantages of the Adrenal gland releasing adrenaline with regard to thermoregulation?

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  1. More blood flow to muscles for keeping the body afloat.
  2. Increased glucose in the blood for cell respiration.
  3. Reduced blood flow to the gut to ensure adequate blood flow in skeletal muscles.
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What are the disadvantages of the Adrenal gland releasing adrenaline with regard to thermoregulation?

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  1. More blood flow to extremities which will lead to an increase in heat loss through conduct, convention, radiation, and evaporation.
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