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By Savannah Sully and Emily Pelletier

By Savannah Sully and Emily Pelletier. Adrenaline (epinephrine) Acute stress response system Alarm stage of stress Chemical Class- Amines . Production Adrenal Medulla Stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system Catecholamine Adrenaline Noradrenalin Negative feedback

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By Savannah Sully and Emily Pelletier

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  1. By Savannah Sully and Emily Pelletier

  2. Adrenaline (epinephrine) • Acute stress response system • Alarm stage of stress • Chemical Class- Amines

  3. Production • Adrenal Medulla • Stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system • Catecholamine • Adrenaline • Noradrenalin • Negative feedback • Continued stimulus= continued supply • Quick reaction

  4. Fight or Flight • Increase heart and breathing rate • Increase blood glucose levels • Contract blood vessels • Dilate air passages and pupils • Tunnel vision • Increase metabolism • Get oxygen and energy to the muscles quickly!

  5. Hyposecretion and Hypersecretion • Hypo: • Lack of response • No heightened abilities • Hyper: • Prolonged or continual response • High blood pressure • Sweating attacks

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