Adrenaline
Definition
Adrenaline is a hormone produced by adrenal glands during high-stress or physically exhilarating situations, triggering the body's 'fight or flight' response.
Analogy
Adrenaline is like a superhero's power-up in a video game. When the character faces danger, they activate their power-up (adrenaline) to increase their speed and strength for a short period of time.
Related terms
Hormones: Chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions.
Adrenal Glands: Small glands located on top of each kidney. They produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol.
Fight or Flight Response: A physiological reaction that occurs in response to threat to life. This process is governed by adrenaline.
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Epinephrine is another name for adrenaline. When released, it triggers the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream. How is this an advantage?
The response characterized by the release of adrenaline and other hormones, which prepare the body for physical activity, such as fighting or running away, is called:
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