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Adrenaline

Adrenaline is a hormone secreted (discharged) by the adrenal glands. It has different functions:

Heart rate and blood pressure

Heart rate and blood pressure

  • Adrenaline increases heart rate and blood pressure, and dilates the pupils in our eyes.
Lungs

Lungs

  • Adrenaline enlarges the air passages of the lungs and alters metabolism in order to boost the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and the muscles.
Fight or flight

Fight or flight

  • In times of fear or stress, adrenaline is part of the so-called ‘fight or flight’ response, preparing the body to move and think quickly in response to danger.
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