Adrenal gland

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  • The adrenal gland produces adrenaline.
  • The adrenal glands are on top of the kidneys.
  • The effects of adrenaline are:
    • Conversion of glycogen into glucose
    • Increase in heart rate and breathing rate
    • Diverts blood away from the digestive system to muscles instead
  • The effects of adrenaline increase the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles.
  • Adrenaline is not controlled by negative feedback.