Fight or Fight (the functioning of the brain and nervous system)

TOPIC: What is the “Fight or Flight” response based on our reading? Share more about this and how it is important in the functioning of the brain and nervous system.

Directions for Journals: Each week that they are assigned, you will be provided with a journal question or topic for your review. Please put deep through into the topics and demonstrate critical thinking skills in your answers. The journal assignments will not be shared with your classmates. Please think about using proper grammar, spelling, as well as giving credit to the authors in your contributions. Ideal contributions are at least 200 words and elaborate fully on the topics being studied.

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Fight or flight response is the body’s reaction to danger. When this reaction occurs hormones are released, these hormones are adrenalin and cortisol. These hormones make the body more energetic and stronger through slowing digestion, increasing the rate of the heart, forcing the flow of blood to main muscle assemblies and shifting numerous nervous tasks.

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