AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the body is in fight or flight response due to a stressful stimulus the following may happen.
A
less blood goes to the brain
B
sweating increases
C
heart rate decreases
D
muscles relax
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your heart rate and blood pressure increase. Your blood flow is being redirected so you might experience feeling cool or like your hands and feet are cold and clammy. Your face might also appear flushed as blood and hormones circulate throughout your body. Blunt pain response is compromised.

Detailed explanation-2: -Autonomic nervous system This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response and its role is mediated by two different components: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.

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