how would increase in adrenaline change blood glucose levels?
2007-03-20 05:06:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenaline#Actions_in_the_body
When secreted it floods out the endocrine gland into the bloodstream to instantly prepare the body for action in emergency situations. The hormone boosts the supply of oxygen and energy-giving glucose to the muscles making the individual more mentally alert and physically strong; only vital bodily processes occur. Adrenaline plays a central role in the short-term stress reaction—the physiological response to threatening, exciting, or environmental stressor conditions such as high noise levels or bright light It is secreted by the adrenal medulla. When released into the bloodstream, epinephrine binds to multiple receptors and has numerous effects throughout the body. It increases heart rate and stroke volume, dilates the pupils, and constricts arterioles in the skin and gut while dilating arterioles in leg muscles. It elevates the blood sugar level by increasing catalysis of glycogen to glucose in the liver, and at the same time begins the breakdown of lipids in fat cells. Like some other stress hormones, epinephrine has a suppressive effect on the immune system.
2007-03-20 05:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by taylor a 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It elevates the blood sugar level by increasing catalysis of glycogen to glucose in the liver
2007-03-20 05:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by ANITHA 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, increases it b/c adrenaline stimulates the breakdown of glycogen
2007-03-20 05:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by i am phlybry 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a roundhouse kick from chuck norris n everything is gonna be fine :)
2007-03-20 05:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋