Understanding Fight or Flight

What hormone is released by the adrenal gland in response to fear?

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

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What is the primary purpose of adrenaline in the body?

• To decrease blood pressure

• To reduce muscle activity

• To increase digestion

• To enhance the ability to deal with danger

What does the fight-or-flight response prepare your body for?

• Sleep

• Eating

• Facing or escaping danger

• Meditation

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How does adrenaline affect your muscles during the fight-or-flight response?

• Reduces blood flow

• Increases glucose and oxygen supply

• Decreases oxygen supply

• Stops muscle contractions

How does the body ensure muscles have enough fuel during the fight-or-flight response?

• By storing more fat

• By converting glycogen to glucose

• By increasing water absorption

• By reducing energy consumption

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What happens to your pupils when adrenaline is released?

• They become less sensitive to light

• They change color

• They dilate

• They shrink

Why does adrenaline divert blood away from certain body parts?

• To enhance thinking

• To provide more blood to muscles

• To cool down the body

• To increase digestion

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What modern situations might trigger the fight-or-flight response?

• Job interviews and exams

• Listening to music

• Eating

• Watching a movie

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Is the fight-or-flight response avoidable in stressful situations?

• Only in adults

• Only during physical danger

• No, it's automatic

• Yes, always

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What evolutionary threats were humans evolved to fight off, as mentioned in the video?

• Wild animals

• Modern technology

• Social media

• Job stress