SMP

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Hypothalamus
In charge of the immediate stress response (acute)
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Sympathetic ganglia
receives signals from hypothalamus
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Sympathetic ganglia
Connected to the adrenal medulla – releases adrenaline and noradrenaline preparing the body for flight or fight
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Sympathetic nervous system
Stress response in an animal or person for fight or flight
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Internal Organs
SNS affects the functioning Lungs, heart, digestive system
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Noradrenaline
Neurotransmitter which activates internal body organs - fight or flight
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Adrenaline
Transported through the bloodstream which boosts the supply of oxygen which stops non-emergency bodily responses like digestion
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receives signals from hypothalamus

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Sympathetic ganglia

Card 3

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Connected to the adrenal medulla – releases adrenaline and noradrenaline preparing the body for flight or fight

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Card 4

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Stress response in an animal or person for fight or flight

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Card 5

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SNS affects the functioning Lungs, heart, digestive system

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