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Which hormones flood our organs during the 'fight-or-flight' response?
Which hormones flood our organs during the 'fight-or-flight' response?
- Estrogen and testosterone
- Serotonin and dopamine
- Insulin and melatonin
- Cortisol and adrenaline (correct)
What happens to our heart rate when we sense danger?
What happens to our heart rate when we sense danger?
- It slows down
- It remains the same
- It fluctuates randomly
- It goes up (correct)
What is the purpose of the 'fight-or-flight' response?
What is the purpose of the 'fight-or-flight' response?
- To calm us down
- To induce sleep
- To help us react quickly to life-threatening situations (correct)
- To make us freeze in fear
What physical changes occur in our body when we are under stress?
What physical changes occur in our body when we are under stress?
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What is the term used to describe the sequence of hormonal changes and physiological responses during the stress response?
What is the term used to describe the sequence of hormonal changes and physiological responses during the stress response?
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