Where is adrenaline released?

Answer 1

This can be a simple or a complicated answer.

Adrenaline is secreted by the Adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys. The adrenal glands secrete other hormones too, such as cortisol. (Adrenaline is a hormone because it is secreted by a gland to have an effect on other bodily organs)

Adrenaline is a survival hormone and it is secreted in response to a threat, and prepares the body to stay and fight the threat or to run away from it.

Adrenaline causes the blood vessels close to the skin to constrict so as to prevent too much bleeding in case of an injury. Digestion is shut down temporarily because it isn't essential in an emergency situation. The heart rate rises and glucose is poured into the bloodstream for extra energy for the fight or flight response. More oxygen rich blood is diverted to the brain so that thinking and reaction can be quicker.

A lot of things happen when adrenaline is excreted and it can be lifesaving. However, we live in a modern world where we rarely have to run from a tiger or fight a bear, yet our responses remain the same whether we have an argument with our boss or have to confront a tiger. We have many new sources of stress in modern life so it has become very important to find a means of relaxation.

Living with too much adrenaline for too long will have a bad effect on your health.

Answer 2

The adrenal gland contains epinephrine in the body. Once the appropriate signal is released , the signal is sent to the brain, which relays the nerve impulse to the adrenal gland in the kidneys.

Answer 3

Adrenal glands are located on the top of both kidneys. When a fight or flight situation occurs the adrenal glands release adrenaline into the blood stream for an extra burst of energy. That's why the body may tremble after a frightening situation or after someone has been angry.

Answer 4

You release adrenaline when you undergo the fight-or-flight response, basically when you perceive a threat your body releases adrenaline which gives you lots of energy and pain-tolerance, so you can take out the threat or run and escape.

Answer 5

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released from the adrenal glands. These glands are located above each kidney.

Answer 6

The hypothalamus gland.

Answer 7

the liver