Fight or flight Flashcards
1
Q
How did the fight or flight mechanism come about
A
The flight or fight mechanism was previously an evolutionary survival mechanism in response to a threat
2
Q
What does the flight or fight response do
A
It prepares the mind and the body for extreme action ,fighting for our life, or escaping the threat
The body returns to homeostasis after the threat has passed
3
Q
What is the process of fight or flight
A
Stressor is perceived
Hypiothalamus activates the Autonomic nervous system and triggeres the endocrine system
