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Which neurotransmitter prepares the body for "fight or flight" and is seen in increased levels in patients with anxiety-related disorders?

a. dopamine
b. serotonin
c. epinephrine
d. norepinephrine

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Answer:

c. epinephrine also known as Adrenaline

Step-by-step explanation:

to better deals with challenges, epinephrine (adrenaline) and usually in combination with norepinephrine (noradrenaline) into the bloodstream. The so called "stress hormone" causes important changes in the body, represented by an increase in heart rate with high blood pressure.

We known it as "Fly or fight" response,as the heart rate and blood pressure increase, muscles gather more energy have more contractions.´

Glucose levels in muscles go higher, blood vessels get narrower, providing more energy for the muscles. Usually the eyes pupiles notice everything around, as adrenilne leves make you aware of the environment.

Anxiety related patients will have this too often, even in todays stressed world where sitations no longer require physical responses, the deep automated response is generated as the self perception of danger and fear interprets how to deal to possible threats.

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