Adrenaline is produced in the adrenal gland in times of fear or stress, increasing heart rate and oxygen delivery to muscles and the brain, preparing the body for "fight or flight."
La adrenalina se produce en las glándulas suprarrenales en situaciones de miedo o estrés, aumentando la frecuencia cardíaca y la entrega de oxígeno a los músculos y al cerebro para preparar al cuerpo para la respuesta de "lucha o huida".
| Front | Where's adrenaline produced? What does it do? |
|---|---|
| Back | -Produced in adrenal gland in times of fear/stress. -Increases heart rate,increasing delivery of oxygen to muscles and brain. -Preparing body for "fight" or "flight" |
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