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Superhuman feats?
‘Butterflies’ in your stomach are the effects of a hormone called adrenaline. When you
experience some kind of fright or stress, the adrenal gland releases adrenaline into your
bloodstream. Not all parts of your body will be affected by its presence in the
bloodstream. Adrenaline may cause your face to turn pale, your heart to beat faster and
your muscular actions and energy levels to increase. This prepares your body to escape
from, or fight your way out of, a dangerous situation. Adrenaline is often referred to as
the ‘fight or flight’ hormone.
1. What sort of chemical is Adrenaline?
2. What gland in your body produces Adrenaline?
3. How does your body know how to release Adrenaline?
4. Which parts of the body do you think that Adrenaline affects?
5. What are the benefits of having adrenaline in your bloodstream?
6. Why is the ‘fight or flight’ response to hormone important?
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7. Design a basic flowchart which shows how Adrenaline can be released and cause an effect in
your body.