GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The response to stress is called
A
Stay or Stray Response
B
Fight or Stay Response
C
Fight or Flight Response
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muscles tense and beads of sweat appear. This combination of reactions to stress is also known as the “fight-or-flight” response because it evolved as a survival mechanism, enabling people and other mammals to react quickly to life-threatening situations.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stressful situation, whether environmental or psychological, can activate a cascade of stress hormones that produce physiological changes. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system in this manner triggers an acute stress response called the “fight or flight” response.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term ‘fight-or-flight’ represents the choices that our ancient ancestors had when faced with danger in their environment. They could either fight or flee. In either case, the physiological and psychological response to stress prepares the body to react to the danger.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stress response, or “fight or flight” response is the emergency reaction system of the body. It is there to keep you safe in emergencies.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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