Hormonal Response to Stress
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Hormonal Response to Stress
Adrenal Glands
located above
each kidney
inner adrenal
medulla
outer adrenal
cortex
Adrenal Medulla hormones
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
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:
in Na+ & H2O retained
by kidneys
in blood volume & pres.
Glucocorticoids:
in blood glucose levels
(proteins & fats convert.)
suppression of immune
system
cortisols
YouTube - Stress
(mineralcortocoids &
Response Animation
glucocorticoids) secreted