Flashcards in The flight or fight response Deck (7)
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The amygdala
Associates sensory signals with emotions such as anger or fear and sends a ‘distress signal’ to the hypothalamus.
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The hypothalamus
In response to continued threat, releases CRH into the blood stream.
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The pituitary gland.
Releases ATCH into the bloodstream and from there to its target sites.
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The adrenal cortex.
Releases cortisol and other stress hormones in response to stress.
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The adrenal medulla
Releases adrenaline into the bloodstream causing physiological changes such as increased heart rate and release of blood sugar.
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The PNS
Dampens down stress response when the the threat has passed.
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