what is the fight or flight response?

co-ordination of animals in situations of danger.

what does the visual do?

causes the hypothalamus to stimulate sympathetic nerve and releases adrenaline and other hormones.

what are some of the physiological changes from the response?

pupil dilation, increase in sweat production, increase in the metabolic rate, blood glucose level increases, heart and blood pressure levels increase

what causes the fight or flight response?

perception of a threat or when under excessive stress

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Question	Answer
what is the fight or flight response?	co-ordination of animals in situations of danger.
what does the visual do?	causes the hypothalamus to stimulate sympathetic nerve and releases adrenaline and other hormones.
what are some of the physiological changes from the response?	pupil dilation, increase in sweat production, increase in the metabolic rate, blood glucose level increases, heart and blood pressure levels increase
what causes the fight or flight response?	perception of a threat or when under excessive stress