The flight or fight response Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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The amygdala
A
Associates sensory signals with emotions such as anger or fear and sends a ‘distress signal’ to the hypothalamus.
2
Q
The hypothalamus
A
In response to continued threat, releases CRH into the blood stream.
3
Q
The pituitary gland.
A
Releases ATCH into the bloodstream and from there to its target sites.
4
Q
The adrenal cortex.
A
Releases cortisol and other stress hormones in response to stress.
5
Q
The adrenal medulla
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Releases adrenaline into the bloodstream causing physiological changes such as increased heart rate and release of blood sugar.
6
Q
The PNS
A
Dampens down stress response when the the threat has passed.
7
Q
The SNS
A
Prepares the body for rapid action associated with fight end flight.
