How does adrenaline act on the body?

Actions of Adrenaline
Heart
Cardiac Output = Heart rate X Stroke VolumeIncreases Total peripheral resistance = Increases Blood pressureOverall effect
Lungs  Dilation of bronchiolesIncrease in tidal volumeIncrease in breathing rate
Long term stress response
CTH -Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone (Hypothalamus)ACTH Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (Anterior Pituitary gland)Cortisol (Adrenal Cortex)

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