Flight or Fight Response Process Flashcards

The steps the body goes through the combat dangerous situations

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What is the first stage of the fight or flight response

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Person enters dangerous situation

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What is the second stage of the fight or flight response

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Amygdala is activated, it sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus.

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What system is the amygdala apart of and what does the system do

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Limbic System, a group of structures in the brain that regulates emotions, memory, motivations and behaviour

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What is the third stage response

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The hypothalamus activates the SAM Pathway and pituitary gland( which releases acth)

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What is the SAM Pathway

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A pathway running to the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system

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What is the fifth stage

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The Adrenal medulla secretes hormones: Adrenaline + Noradrenaline into the bloodstream
Pituitary secretes: Cortisol ( from adrenal cortex)

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What is the final stage

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Adrenaline causes a number of physiological changes to prepare the body for fight or flight

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Give 4 examples of physiological changes the body goes through during fight or flight and why

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Digestion slows down: So body can focus on threat, puts all of energy into getting away from danger
Palms sweat: Adrenaline activates sweat glands
Pupils dilate: So the eyes can take in as much light as possible/ so person can see more
Heart rate increases: deliver more blood to areas of your body that need more oxygen or other responses to help your get out of danger

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What system does the adrenal gland belong to

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Endocrine System

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