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Paper 4 structured question: Hormones

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During a stressful event, adrenaline is released to prepare the body for action.

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Adrenaline Effects

Adrenaline causes an increase in blood glucose levels and heart rate.

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    State one way adrenaline affects metabolic activity.

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  2. b

    Identify another way adrenaline affects metabolic activity.

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Paper 4 structured question: Hormones

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Effects of Adrenaline

Adrenaline increases blood glucose levels and heart rate to prepare the body for rapid activity.

  1. a

    Describe how adrenaline affects blood glucose levels.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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  2. b

    Describe how adrenaline affects heart rate.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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