Adrenaline- fight or flight Flashcards

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Direct effect of adrenaline in fight or flight

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increase heart rate, increasing the rate of blood flow and blood pressure
increases blood flow to the brain and skeletal muscles

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Indirect effect of adrenaline in fight or flight

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prepares body for action such as fight or flight
increases blood supply to skeletal muscles for physical action, stops digestion and saliva production
increase oxygen to brain for rapid response planning

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