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    How does an adrenaline rush work?

    Question #31523. Asked by LOTRluver. (Apr 12 03 8:57 PM)


    mk2norwich

    		Your adrenal glands, one at the top of each kidney, send out a burst of adrenalin at certain times, especially when you are under immediate threat or danger.
    This is known as the 'Fight or flight' situation- Adrenalin prepares the body for instant action, should it prove necessary.

    This causes a 'rush', such as the one you describe.

    See: http://www.mothernature.com/Library/bookshelf/Books/32/3.cfm

    Apr 12 03, 11:02 PM

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