Fight or Flight Flashcards
- The amygdala detects a threat -
It associates what we are experiencing through the Sense organs and our emotions
- The amygdala sends a
Distress signal to the hypothalamus
- The hypothalamus communicates with the rest of the body through
The sympathetic nervous system which has two mechanisms for dealing with stress
- What are the two mechanisms within the sympathetic nervous system?
Acute stressors
Chronic stresses
Acute stressors are
Sudden
Chronic stressors are
Ongoing
- If the stress is _____, the ___ will signal the adrenal _______, which releases __________ into the _____ ______ to prompt ________ changes .
Acute SNS Medulla Adrenaline Blood Stream Physical
What are the physical changes?
Heart rate and blood pressure increases
Breathing becomes more rapid
Muscle tension
Pupil dilation
Production of sweat
Release of blood sugar and fats into the bloodstream
Reduced functioning in the digestive and immune systems
Heart rate and blood pressure increases
Speed up blood flow to muscles and vital organs
Breathing becomes more rapid
Increasing oxygen intake
Muscle tension
To improve reaction time and speed
Pupil dilation
To improve vision
Production of sweat
To facilitate temperature regulation
Release of blood sugar and fats into the bloodstream
Supply energy
- If the stressor passes, the
Parasympathetic nervous system slows down your heart beat and restores digestion
