Understanding Adrenaline and Its Effects

Where are the adrenal glands located in the human body?

• At the base of the spine

• At the top of both kidneys

• In the brain

• In the heart

What hormone is secreted by the adrenal glands?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

• Oestrogen

In which situations might adrenaline be secreted?

• When you are sleepy

• When you are stressed, excited, angry, or frightened

• When you are eating

• When you are reading

What is the primary function of adrenaline in the body?

• To help with digestion

• To prepare the body for rapid action, known as fight or flight

• To regulate blood sugar levels

• To promote growth

Which of the following is NOT a situation where adrenaline might be released?

• Feeling scared

• Feeling excited

• Feeling relaxed

• Feeling angry

What is another term used to describe the body's response to adrenaline?

• Rest and digest

• Fight or flight

• Sleep and recover

• Eat and sleep

Who, according to the passage, might be releasing adrenaline in the picture described?

• The younger girl at the front

• The lady behind her

• Both the younger girl and the lady

• Neither of them

Do animals release adrenaline as well as humans?

• Yes

• No

• Only mammals do

• Only birds do

Which of the following is NOT a function of the adrenal glands?

• Secreting adrenaline

• Regulating blood pressure

• Producing insulin

• Managing stress response

What is the effect of adrenaline on the body?

• It makes you sleepy

• It prepares the body for rapid action

• It slows down the heart rate

• It decreases blood pressure