Fight Or Flight Response Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fight or flight response generated from?
A
The autonomic nervous system
Sympathetic branch
2
Q
What kind of response is it?
A
Reflex
3
Q
When is the fight or flight response activated?
A
In times of stress - body perceives stress to be a threat
4
Q
What does the fight or flight response facilitate?
A
Optimal functioning
