Understanding Stress Response

Who coined the term 'fight or flight response'?

• Sigmund Freud

• Walter Bradford Cannon

• Ivan Pavlov

• Carl Jung

Which part of the brain relays sensory information during a threat?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

• Medulla

What role does the amygdala play in the stress response?

• It dilates the pupils.

• It analyzes sensory information.

• It acts immediately to ensure a quick response.

• It releases stress hormones.

Which hormone is also known as adrenaline?

• Cortisol

• Norepinephrine

• Epinephrine

• Dopamine

What happens to non-essential systems like digestion during stress?

• They increase blood flow.

• They become more active.

• They release more hormones.

• They shut down to conserve energy.