Fight or Flight Response
- Created by: Georgia O'Keeffe
- Created on: 08-05-17 18:10
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- the endocrine system, fight/flight response, role of adrenaline
- the endocrine system has a series of glands which release chemicals (hormones) throughout the body via the blood/bodily fluids
- behaviour is influenced by hormones
- glands and their functions
- pituitary - important in regulating the endocrine system, eg FSH and LH
- adrenal - important part of the fight/flight response, releases adrenaline
- testes - releases testosterone (male hormone)
- ovaries - release oestrogen and progesterone (female hormones)
- fight/flight response
- is generated from the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
- it is a reflex response that helps you manage physically when under threat
- helps an individual react quicker than normal
- f/f responses
- increased heart rate - improve the spread of adrenaline
- faster breathing rate - increased oxygen rate
- muscle tension - improves reaction time and speed
- pupil dilation - improves vision
- production of sweat - regulates temperature
- reduced functioning of digestive system - saves energy for prioritised functions, eg running
- the endocrine system has a series of glands which release chemicals (hormones) throughout the body via the blood/bodily fluids
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