Main Hormones

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What is the purpose of adrenaline?
It increases heart rate, breathing rate and metabolic rate
What does adrenaline improve?
The force of muscle actions, delaying the onset of fatigue
Where is adrenaline secreted from?
The adrenal glands
What is the purpose of noradrenaline?
It acts as a neurotransmitter
Where is noradrenaline secreted?
Through the adrenal glands
What is linked to a low amount of noradrenaline
Depression
What is the purpose of cortisol?
It increases blood sugar levels, supresses the immune system and aids the metabolism of macronutrients
What is Cortisol associated with?
Stress
What is testosterone
It is the male sex hormone which is involved with the development of muscle tissue and muscular strength
What is the purpose of testosterone?
Increases the number of neurotransmitters, encouraging muscle tissue growth
What does testosterone also increase?
Levels of Human Growth Hormone
What is human growth hormone?
Stimulates general body growth and the lengthening of bones
Where is the Human growth hormone secreted?
In the pituitary gland
What is oestrogen?
The female sex hormone