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Adrenal medulla harmones:


The adrenal medulla, the inner part of an adrenal gland, contr
hormones that initiate the flight or fight response. The main horm
secreted by the adrenal medulla include epinephrine (adrena
and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which have similar functio

,Function of adrenaline harmone:

Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a hormone your adrenal glands make to help
you prepare for stressful or dangerous situations. Adrenaline rush is the na
for the quick release of adrenaline into your bloodstream. This gets your
body ready for a “fight or flight” response
Other signs of the fight-or-flight response include:


Delayed pain if injured.
Increase in strength or speed.
Heightened awareness of your surroundings.

, Role of adrenaline:


 Your medulla secretes adrenaline in response to low blood sugar level
exercise. It helps your body react to stress by:
 Delivering extra oxygen to muscles.
 Increasing blood pressure and heart output.
 Widening small arteries.
 Adrenaline makes your heart beat faster and your lungs breathe more
efficiently. It causes your blood vessels to send more blood to your bra
muscles, increases your blood pressure, makes your brain more alert, a
blood sugar levels to give you energy. Your pupils grow larger and you

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