Adrenaline released from the adrenal medulla prepares the body for
- A. sleep and digestion
- B. long term growth
- C. emergency action, the fight or flight response
- D. the production of eggs
Explanation
Adrenaline raises heart rate, blood glucose and blood flow to muscles while slowing digestion, equipping the body for sudden exertion. Rest and digest is the job of the parasympathetic system, the functional opposite.
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