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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are the two components of the fight or flight response?
The two components of the fight or flight response are the neural response and the hormonal response. The neural response is from the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which is part of the autonomic nervous system, involved with regulation of body organs. The hormonal response is from the activation of the HPA (hypothalamic pituitary […]