Question

403. Which of the following statements is true regarding the fight-flight

response?
(A) It can be triggered by physical stimuli that threaten our survival.
(B) It directs a great source of energy from the brain to the muscles.
(C) It calms the body down after the response to a stress stimuli has
occurred.
(D) It stimulates the thyroid gland to release a stress hormone called
adrenaline.
(E) It automatically reduces physiological stress triggers by slowing down
the heart rate.

Answer 1

The fight-flight response can be triggered by physical stimuli that threaten our survival.

Step-by-step explanation:

The true statement regarding the fight-flight response is (A) It can be triggered by physical stimuli that threaten our survival. The fight-flight response is an automatic physiological and psychological reaction to a perceived threat or danger. It prepares the body for physical activity to either fight for survival or flee from danger. Examples of physical stimuli that can trigger the fight-flight response include encountering a predator or being in a life-threatening situation.