Adrenaline thyroxine

Cards (6)

  • What hormone does the thyroid produce?

    Thyroxine
  • What functions does thyroxine regulate?

    It regulates metabolism, heart rate, and temperature
  • What hormone is produced by the adrenal gland?

    Adrenaline
  • What is the function of adrenaline in the body?

    It prepares the body for a "fight or flight" response
  • Adrenaline increases supply of oxygen and glucose to brain and muscles eg: increase heart rate
  • Thyroxine (negative feedback loop) made in thyroid , is released by TSH . Too much thyroxine = no TSH. TOO LITTLE thyroxine = More TSH released