VOTESFORSCHOOLS NEWS
53,176 VOTERS HAVE THEIR SAY
Are we getting better at talking about periods? The majority of young people say no.
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UP FOR DISCUSSION: ALLERGIES
This week, VotesforSchools voters will be answering the question: “Should all young people learn about adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)?”
Why not discuss what you think about this question at home? What do you already know about allergies?
THIS WEEK’S BIG READ: THE ROLE OF ADRENALINE
You might have heard of an “adrenaline rush” before when people talk about dangerous or exciting experiences. But adrenaline has an important role in our bodies: it is a hormone produced by the located just above our kidneys
Adrenaline helps with our “fight or flight response”, which is what helps us to react to dangerous or difficult situations. When we find ourselves in these situations, the adrenal glands release adrenaline into our bloodstream. This helps get our bodies ready to respond effectively.
COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE
When might people talk about an “adrenaline rush”? What type of chemical is adrenaline? Where would you find your adrenal glands? What is the role of the “fight or flight response”? What is adrenaline released into?
