Which hormone controls the fight or flight response?

Answer 1

The sympathetic nervous system. The hypothalamus, in close association with the limbic system of the brain. The "fight or flight" response is the term used for the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. The two main chemicals invoved here are the neurotransmitter "norepinephrine" (noradrenaline) and the hormone "epinephrine" (adrenaline). Noradrenaline is produced in the neurones and is secreted at the synapse to exert its "sympathetic" activity on various organs throughout the body. The nervous system is also responsible for eliciting epinephrine production from the adrenal medulla (a part of the suprarenal glands situtated on the top of each kidney).

Answer 2

The area in the brain called the amygdala often responds first to perceptions of hazards in the environment, stimulating the adrenal gland, often bypassing the conscious brain; in effect, you might respond before you can even "think about it."

Answer 3

The adrenal glands are integral to the flight or fight response. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys- and have a cortex (outer part) and medulla (inner part). It is the medulla of the adrenal glands that produce the flight or fight hormone adrenaline ( see the adrenal... in the name?!)

Answer 4

The hormone that controls the fight or flight response is adrenaline (also known as epinephrine). It is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or danger, and it increases heart rate, blood flow to muscles, and alertness to prepare the body to either fight or flee from a threat.

Answer 5

The adrenal gland. Fear triggered in the 'brain', which is in the central nervous system sends signals through the autonomic nervous system to the adrenal medulla to pump out adrenaline.

Answer 6

Your brain/nervous system by releasing the hormones, Adrenaline, Cortisol and Norepinephrine

Answer 7

The Hormone Adrenaline