1. ADRENALINE Ryan Hanssens

2. Adrenaline is very shy and is rarely seen but when it does come out of its “crib”(adrenal gland) it makes everything very exciting. It has a nickname of Epinephrine

3. Adrenaline consists of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen Its chemical formula is C9H13NO3

4. It contains 3 hydroxyl groups and 1 amino group

5. Adrenaline loves to hang out in the adrenal glands by the kidneys and only comes out once in a while but when it does, it makes everything more enjoyable After it wears off some people get very light headed, sick, and get headaches

6. Adrenaline is a hormone and neurotransmitter

7. Functions of neurotransmitters – activate the receptor which needs to do the action Functions of hormones- help the body adjust to the environment the body is in

8. Adrenaline helps the body respond to sudden stress increases the strength and rate of the heartbeat and raises the blood pressure

9. I am a good parent to adrenaline because it has helped me with situations in sports and physical confrontations