Psychology GCSE
Fight or flight bodily changes
What Fight or flight bodily changes means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Fight or flight bodily changes
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When a threat is perceived, heart rate and breathing rate increase, the pupils dilate, blood is diverted to muscles and adrenaline release is triggered, preparing the body to confront or escape danger.
Topics that use Fight or flight bodily changes
- Brain and neuropsychology (AQA GCSE)
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