Final answer:
During the fight-or-flight response, blood pressure rises, digestion slows down, and muscle tone increases, but the body conserves fluids, meaning the kidneys do not release fluids. Therefore correct option is D
Step-by-step explanation:
The fight-or-flight response, also known as the acute stress response, involves several physiological changes that prepare the body to either confront or flee from a perceived threat. Key changes that occur during this response include:
- Blood pressure rises to increase the flow of blood to muscles.
- Digestion virtually stops to divert energy to more essential functions.
- Increased muscle tone to prepare for sudden action.
The response that is NOT part of the fight-or-flight reaction is kidneys releasing fluids, as the body actually conserves fluids to maintain blood volume and pressure.