Role of Adrenaline Flashcards
1
Q
Which system is it released by?
A
Sympathetic
2
Q
What does it cause?
A
Increase in HR and BR Sweating Glycogen is converted to glucose Trembling Dilated pupils Reduction of non-essential functions Pale skin
3
Q
Why does it cause an increase in HR and BR?
A
More blood and O2 to working muscles
4
Q
Why does it cause sweating?
A
Regulates temperature
5
Q
Why does it cause pupil dilation?
A
Better view of surroundings
6
Q
Why does it cause trembling?
A
Muscles are contracting
7
Q
Why is glycogen converted to glucose?
A
For energy
8
Q
Why are non-essential functions reduced?
A
More E for muscle contractions
9
Q
Why is skin pale?
A
Redirection of blood to muscles
10
Q
Where is it released from?
A
Adrenal glands
11
Q
Why might someone be shaking even after the fright?
A
Adrenaline is still in the blood and it takes time to get broken down
