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What is it?
A endocrine gland that secretes hormones About 0.5” by 3” in size
Orange in color
Center= Adrenal Medulla
Outer Layer= Adrenal Cortex
Hormones Epinephrine:
Heart rate and blood pressure increase
Diverts blood away from certain areas of the brain and internal organs to muscles
Increases speed and strength
Can cause one to feel energized, shaky, weak, or sick to the stomach
Norepinephrine: As a hormone:
Works along side Epinephrine to energize person
As a Neurotransmitter:
passes nerve impulses from one neuron to the next