Hello and welcome to the Zero to Finals podcast. My name is Tom and in this episode, I'm going to be

going through questions on adrenaline. And you can find written notes on this topic at

zero to finals.com slash adrenaline. And you can find these questions

in a short answer format and an anky-like flashcard format at members.0.0.0.5.com. And you

can find the notes and questions in the 0 to finals endocrine system book.

So let's get straight into it.

Question 1.

Where is adrenaline produced?

In the chromatin cells of the adrenal medulla.

Question 2. What is the primary role of adrenaline?

To initiate the fight or flight response during a potential threat.

Question three, what is the difference between adrenaline and noradrenaline?

Adrenaline is primarily a hormone involved in the fight or flight response,

while noradrenaline is primarily a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.

Question four.

Which part of the brain is responsible for emotional responses, for example fear and anxiety?

The amygdala.

Question 5.

How does the hypothalamus stimulate the release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands?

Through activation of the sympathetic nervous system which directly stimulates the adrenal glands.

Question 6. Which two key parts of the brain alert the hypothalamus to danger leading to the fight or flight response.

The prefrontal cortex and the amygdala.

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