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Outline the fight or flight response (3 marks)

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The hypothalamus prepares the body for action

2
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Outline the fight or flight response (3 marks).

The hypothalamus prepares the body for action.

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It involves the release of adrenaline from the adrenal medulla

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Outline the fight or flight response (3 marks).
The hypothalamus prepares the body for action.
It involves the release of adrenaline from the adrenal medulla.

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The direct effects of adrenaline include:

  1. An increased heart rate
  2. Increased blood to the brain and skeletal muscles
  3. Increased respiration and sweating