Fight or Flight Response Worksheet
Explore the physiological and psychological aspects of the fight or flight response and its role in human survival.
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Fight or Flight Response Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. Use your knowledge of biology to explain the concepts related to the fight or flight response.
1. Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for initiating the 'fight or flight' response?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
2. What is the primary hormone released during the 'fight or flight' response?
Insulin
Estrogen
Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Thyroxine
3. The 'fight or flight' response is an involuntary reaction triggered by the nervous system.
4. During this response, heart rate and blood pressure , and blood flow is redirected to the and .
5. The adrenal glands release hormones such as and .
6. The 'fight or flight' response is a conscious decision made by the brain.
True
False
7. Digestion slows down during the 'fight or flight' response.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the evolutionary advantage of the 'fight or flight' response.
9. Describe two physiological changes that occur in the body during the 'fight or flight' response and how they prepare an individual for an immediate threat.
10. Observe the diagram of the human nervous system below. Identify the main components involved in the fight or flight response and briefly describe their roles.
