It pours more adrenalin into your bloodstream. When we take off running - say if a very big, very vicious dog is chasing us - we tend to be able to run like an Olympian. That is the "shot of adrenalin".
The adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoids. There are two adrenal glands in the human body that sit on top of each kidney.
The adrenal cortex is the outer layer of the adrenal glands located on top of the kidneys. It secretes hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and small amounts of sex hormones. These hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and the body's response to stress.
epinephrine and norepinephrine.
The pineal gland releases melatonin, which regulates sleep/wake cycles. The adrenal glands release epinephrine, which is the fight or flight hormone.
The adrenal gland secretes epinephrine--also known as adrenalin.
Usually hormones. There are more than one type of endocrine secretors in the body though.
Outer zona glomerulosa secrets the hormone called as aldosterone. Middle zona fasciculata secretes the hormone called as cortisol and hydrocortisone. Inner zona reticulosa secretes the androgens.
Endocrine glands secrete hormones.Secretions are released into blood.
Endocrine system
The chemical product of an endocrine gland is called a hormone. These cause changes in the body. Different glands will produce different hormones for different purposes. For example, the adrenal glands will produce adrenaline (fight or flight hormone), the pituitary gland will produce testosterone and oestrogen (puberty hormones) and the hypothalamus in the brain will produce many hormones that regulate bodily functions such as breathing, heart-beat, body temperature etc.
the pituitary glands
the pituitary glands