Paper 2: Adrenalin & Thyroxine Flashcards
1
Q
Where is adrenaline released from?
A
Adrenal glands
2
Q
What response does Adrenalin bring about?
A
Fight to flight
3
Q
What does thyroxine control?
A
Metabolic rates
4
Q
What is the metabolic rate?
A
The rate at which cells respire
Measured as the rate of energy transfers in the body
5
Q
What are the effects of Adrenalin?
A
Increased heart rate
Constricts some blood vessels to make blood pressure higher
Dilates other blood vessels to increase blood flow to muscles
Causes the liver to convert glycogen to glucose which is released into the blood
