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Adrenaline is very shy and is rarely seen but when it does come out of its “crib”(adrenal gland) it makes everything very exciting.
It has a nickname of Epinephrine
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Adrenaline consists of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen
Its chemical formula is C9H13NO3
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It contains 3 hydroxyl groups and 1 amino group
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Adrenaline loves to hang out in the adrenal glands by the kidneys and only comes out once in a while but when it does, it makes everything more enjoyable
After it wears off some people get very light headed, sick, and get headaches
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Adrenaline is a hormone and neurotransmitter
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Functions of neurotransmitters – activate the receptor which needs to do the action
Functions of hormones- help the body adjust to the environment the body is in
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Adrenaline helps the body respond to sudden stress
increases the strength and rate of the heartbeat and raises the blood pressure
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I am a good parent to adrenaline because it has helped me with situations in sports and physical confrontations