Jade hears a rattle. When she turns around she sees a rattlesnake inches from her leg. Her pupils dilate, her heart pounds, and she begins to sweat. This response is called the ________ response.

A) emotion-threat
B) eustress-distress
C) fight-or-flight
D) social supportive

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, priming the body to either confront or flee.

Pupils Dilate

The widening of the pupils, which can occur in response to various factors, including changes in light, emotional states, or physiological responses.

Heart Pounds

A physical sensation of rapid heartbeat, often experienced during intense emotions or physical exertion.