Biopsych - fight or flight response

Question 1

What branch of the nervous systems mainly control fight or flight

Answer 1

Sympathetic NS

Question 2

What is the role of the parasympathetic NS in fight or flight

Answer 2

Maintains and conserves body energy and functions

Question 3

What is the role of the sympathetic NS in fight or flight

Answer 3

Prepares body to expand energy for fight or flight

Question 4

What area of the brain is activated when a stressor appears

Answer 4

Amygdala

Question 5

What pathway is used when responding to acute (immediate) stress

Answer 5

SAM pathway

Question 6

What is the SAM pathway

Answer 6

Stress - amygdala sends distress signal to hypothalamus - SAM pathway activated - SNS stimulates adrenal medulla - nor/adrenaline secreted into bloodstream - bodily changes for fight or flight

Question 7

What pathway is used when responding to long term stress

Answer 7

PAS pathway

Question 8

What is the PAS pathway

Answer 8

Hypothalamus - pituitary gland releases ACTH - adrenal cortex detects ACTH and releases corticosteroids - increased blood sugar available for energy

Question 9

What is the role of adrenaline in fight or flight

Answer 9

Boost O2 and glucose supply to respond to stressor quickly as well as stopping non emergency bodily processes, e.g digestion