Adrenaline and Thyroxine Flashcards
1
Q
What does adrenaline prepare the body for?
A
“Fight or Flight”
2
Q
What glands secrete Adrenaline?
A
Adrenal Glands
3
Q
When is adrenaline released?
A
Stressful or scary situations
4
Q
What does the term “Fight or Flight” mean?
A
It means the increase in the supply of oxygen and glucose to cells in the brain and muscles. Increased heart rate
5
Q
What does Thyroxine?
A
A hormone that regulates Metabolism
6
Q
Where is Thyroxine produced?
A
Thyroxine is released from the thyroid gland from iodine and amino acids in your neck
7
Q
What is the basal metabolic rate?
A
The speed in which chemical reactions occur in your body
