The Fight or Flight response

Question 1

What works together in the body during FF

Answer 1

The Endocrine System and Autonomic Nervous System

Question 2

process of FF (Vague)

Answer 2

1. stressor
2. Hypothalamus activated PG + SNS
3. Adrenaline releases into bloodstream
4. Physiological changes made to prep for FF

Question 3

Is the FF a conscious action

Answer 3

it is an automatic and acute response (happens instantly)

Question 4

FF process (complex) stage 1

Answer 4

• exposed to environmental stressor exposed

Question 5

FF process (complex) stage 2

Answer 5

• amygdala (limbic system) sends distress signal to Hypothalamus

Question 6

FF process (complex) stage 3

Answer 6

• Hypothalamus activates sympathomedullary pathway (SAM) to the adrenal medulla + SNS

Question 7

FF process (complex) stage 4

Answer 7

• SNS stimulates adrenal medulla

Question 8

FF process (complex) stage 5

Answer 8

• adrenaline + noradrenaline secreted into the blood stream

Question 9

FF process (complex) stage 6

Answer 9

• physiological changes made to prepare the body for FF (Heart Rate)