Fight or Flight response

Question 1

Fight or Flight response (1.)

Answer 1

1. A stressor is identified by the hypothalamus and activates the pituitary gland which triggers activity in the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)

Question 2

Fight or Flight response (2.)

Answer 2

2. Adrenaline is released by the adrenal medulla into the bloodstream

Question 3

Fight or Flight response (3.)

Answer 3

3. The ‘fight or flight’ response is produced, preparing the body for sudden physical action. This produces physiological reactions such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration and reducing saliva production and digestion
   -this is an immediate and automatic response

Question 4

Fight or Flight response (4.)

Answer 4

4. The parasympathetic branch returns the body back to normal once the stressor has been removed
   (Homeostasis- eg heart rate decreased, respiration decreased, digestion increased)