5.8 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the parasympathetic not involved in the fight or flight response?
A
parasympathetic system is active while the body is at rest or asleep. Its activity tends to conserve energy.
2
Q
Suggest how it is possible for an imagined threat to stimulate the flight or fight response.
A
The higher centres of the brain send impulses down the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system to the adrenal glands. This stimulates the release of adrenaline.
