flight or fight response Flashcards
1
Q
what is the first thing that happens?
A
detects a threat(brain) - hypothalamus activates sympathetic branch of autonomic nervous system
2
Q
what is the second thing?
A
causes a response - adrenaline and noradrenaline are released into blood stream from the adrenal glands
3
Q
what is the third thing?
A
cause your heart rate to increase, breathing rate, digestive and immune systems slow
4
Q
what is the fourth thing?
A
psychological changes like panic and being alert
5
Q
what is the fifth?
A
body will turn to rest via homeostasis (the parasympathetic division)
