Asked by Bre'Shunna Smith-Posey on May 11, 2024
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The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for a physical response to stress.
Fight-Or-Flight Response
A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.
- Understand the function of the autonomic nervous system in reacting to stress.
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Judith Alvarez-GilMay 17, 2024
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Explanation :
The fight-or-flight response is a physiological response that prepares the body to fight or flee in response to a perceived threat or danger. This response includes increased heart rate, rapid breathing, elevated blood pressure, and the release of adrenaline and other hormones that help prepare the body for physical action.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function of the autonomic nervous system in reacting to stress.