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Hormones

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Understanding the Fight-or-Flight Response

This chapter explores the fight-or-flight response, detailing how the hypothalamus processes sensory signals and activates the autonomic nervous system. It also highlights the physiological effects of adrenaline and cortisol during stress or danger responses in both humans and animals.

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