The fight or flight response was designed to last for as long as it took to survive a life-threatening situation. So it is triggered almost instantaneously when a danger is encountered in the environment, and it can last for minutes to hours, until you are safe, when you had either dispatched the danger (fight) or […]
Can both eustress and distress trigger the fight or flight response?
Your body is not able to tell the difference between eustress (good life events) and distress (stress leading to negative outcomes). So both eustress and distress trigger the fight or flight response, and both types of stress are equally taxing on your body. The difference between eustress and distress is a matter of functioning and performance. It […]
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The Fight or Flight Response is Controlled by What Part of the Brain?
The fight or flight response is controlled by the amygdala, which is located in both hemispheres of the brain, within the temporal lobes. When you sense a threat or are fearful, this sets off the amygdala, which then sets off the sympathetic nervous system and the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis). The following diagram illustrates how the amygdala […]
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Blood flow changes during the fight-or-flight response
During the fight or flight response, blood is diverted to the skeletal muscles from other systems to prepare the body to either fight or run from the danger or threat. So when a threat is sensed, the amygdala is triggered and sets off the locus coeruleus, which then sets off the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic […]
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I have no adrenaline response- how can I increase it?
Accompanying Details to the Question: I seem to be listless, with no energy. Whenever I start a project, I never complete them on time, and it does not turn out right. How do I increase my adrenaline to give my projects some good energy to make something awesome? Answer: The adrenaline response is also known […]
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What factors determine whether the body fights or flees from danger?
When you are faced with a danger or threat, the fight or flight response automatically kicks in, and you don’t have to think about it to set it off. So this is a quick reflex that occurs that bypasses the planning and awareness centers of the brain. Instead, the danger is picked up by the […]
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Is There An Adrenaline Response To Exercise?
The answer is no- there is not an adrenaline response to exercise. The adrenaline response is also known as the fight or flight response, and it is activated by the amydala, which is part of the limbic system of the brain. The amygdala senses fear, anxiety, and stressors. When the amygdala is triggered by anxiety and […]
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What is the Adrenaline Response to Stress?
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to stress. So when you are stressed- maybe you lost your job, or maybe you are having relationship problems, or maybe you are having financial difficulties- your body reacts by releasing adrenaline. Adrenaline then travels to your heart, and […]
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Can the Fight or Flight Response Be Controlled?
Yes, the fight or flight response can be controlled. The fight or flight response occurs when you are exposed to something you fear. Fearful situations include: hearing footsteps behind you when walking home in the dark; giving a speech to an audience; making new friends at a party; interviewing for a new job; taking a […]
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The Release of Cortisol During the Fight or Flight Response Occurs At The End Of What Pathway?
The release of cortisol during the fight or flight response occurs at the end of the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) pathway. Fear is modulated via the amygdala, the part of the brain that is involved in the fear response, also called the fight or flight response, adrenal response, and the stress response. When the amygdala senses […]
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