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The ALARM response
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How often does the response to fight or flight occur?
many times
Peak concentrations of the levels of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur?
Peak concentrations of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur shortly after encountering a stressful situation. This physiological response is part of the body's fight-or-flight reaction to stress, designed to mobilize energy and resources for immediate action. The levels of stress hormones typically decline as the body's stress response subsides.
What components of the nervous system is associated with the flight or flight response?
The sympathetic nervous system originates in the spinal cord and its main function is to activate the physiological changes that occur during the fight-or-flight response.
Does ATP production occur during fight or flight response?
Yes, ATP production occurs during the fight or flight response. When the body perceives a threat or stress, it triggers the release of adrenaline, which signals cells to increase energy production. This increase in ATP production provides the energy needed for muscles to react quickly to the perceived danger.
What are the quick protective reactions that occur within your nervous system called?
Fight or flight response.
What are 2 different physical responses which can occur during stress?
During stress, the body can respond with increased heart rate, as the sympathetic nervous system is activated to prepare for a fight-or-flight response. Another physical response can be shallow and rapid breathing, as the body takes in more oxygen to fuel the muscles and brain for quick action.
What changes occur as a result of stress hormones during the alarm stage?
During the alarm stage, stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol are released. This triggers the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness. These changes prepare the body to react to the stressful situation.
Physical changes that occur in the body that prepare a person to respond to stress are known as?
Stress response
How temporary stress can be accommodated by physiological changes?
Temporary stress can trigger the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which help the body adapt to the situation. Physiological changes such as increased heart rate, faster breathing, and heightened alertness can occur to help cope with the stress and prepare the body for a 'fight or flight' response. Once the stressful situation passes, these physiological changes typically return to normal levels.
Why all the sweating after your back fusion?
Sweating can occur after back fusion surgery due to the body's natural response to stress, pain, and inflammation. The body may be working harder to heal and recover, which can lead to increased sweating. Additionally, pain and discomfort can trigger the body's fight-or-flight response, leading to sweating as a way to regulate body temperature.
When stress hormones are released into the bloodstream which of these physical responses occur?
When stress hormones are released into the bloodstream, physical responses can include increased heart rate, heightened alertness, faster breathing, and a temporary increase in energy as part of the fight-or-flight response triggered by the sympathetic nervous system.
What division of the nervous system Returns the body to normal resting levels after the fight or flight response?
The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for returning the body to normal resting levels after the fight or flight response. It promotes activities that occur when the body is at rest, such as digestion, and works to conserve energy.
