Stress response
The body's alarm when something seems like a danger or a challenge: adrenaline makes the heart beat faster, speeds up breathing and sends fuel into the blood within seconds, cortisol keeps the body alert if it goes on, and a built-in brake calms everything once the danger has passed. It is useful in short bursts.
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You can explain what adrenaline and cortisol do in the stress response, and why the response is useful in short bursts.
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