SAM system Flashcards
1
Q
phase 1
A
- body is threatened by stressor
2
Q
phase 2
A
- hypothalamus activates the SNS
3
Q
phase 3
A
- SNS activates the adrenal medulla which releases adrenaline
4
Q
phase 4
A
- body goes into fight or flight
5
Q
phase 5
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- parasympathetic nervous system restores body to homeostasis
6
Q
hypothalamus
A
- the control centre of the brain
7
Q
sympathetic nervous system
A
- responsible for dealing with threats
8
Q
fight/flight
A
- automatic physiological reaction to a perceived threat
9
Q
adrenal medulla
A
- produces hormones to help regulate response to other stress and other essential functions
10
Q
adrenaline
A
- hormone produced by the adrenal medulla which prepares for fight/flight
11
Q
parasympathetic nervous system
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- responsible for slowing down the stress response
