The Impact of Toxic Stress

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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?

  • It slows down
  • It remains the same
  • It fluctuates randomly
  • It goes up (correct)

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?

<p>Our muscles tense (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the sequence of hormonal changes and physiological responses during the stress response?

<p>The fight-or-flight response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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