SAM system Flashcards

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phase 1

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  • body is threatened by stressor
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phase 2

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  • hypothalamus activates the SNS
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phase 3

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  • SNS activates the adrenal medulla which releases adrenaline
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phase 4

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  • body goes into fight or flight
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phase 5

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  • parasympathetic nervous system restores body to homeostasis
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hypothalamus

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  • the control centre of the brain
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sympathetic nervous system

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  • responsible for dealing with threats
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fight/flight

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  • automatic physiological reaction to a perceived threat
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adrenal medulla

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  • produces hormones to help regulate response to other stress and other essential functions
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adrenaline

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  • hormone produced by the adrenal medulla which prepares for fight/flight
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parasympathetic nervous system

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  • responsible for slowing down the stress response
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