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Hormonal Response to Stress
Adrenal Glands
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located above
each kidney
inner adrenal
medulla
outer adrenal
cortex
Adrenal Medulla hormones
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epinephrine (adrenaline) and
norepinephrine (noradrenaline) produced
during times of stress
released into blood, causes glycogen to
be converted to glucose, sugar levels
speeds up heart & breathing rates, cell
metabolism, and causes pupil to dilate
(more light into retina)
Adrenal Cortex hormones
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glucocorticoids – ex cortisol. Helps
body recover from stress.
mineralocorticoids – ex aldosterone.
Helps kidneys maintain fluid levels.
Short-term Stress Response
Results In:
in blood glucose
b/c glycogen
converted
in HR, BR & cell
meta.
More blood flow to
heart and muscle
cells
epinephrine &
norephrine secreted
YouTube - Adrenaline: Fight or Flight Response
Long-term Stress Response
Mineralcortocoids:
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in Na+ & H2O retained
by kidneys
in blood volume & pres.
Glucocorticoids:
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in blood glucose levels
(proteins & fats convert.)
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suppression of immune
system
cortisols
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YouTube - Stress
(mineralcortocoids &
Response Animation
glucocorticoids) secreted