Fight or Flight

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physiological response
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs acute stress response
gptkbp:evolutionaryPurpose increase survival chances
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Walter_Cannon
1929
gptkbp:function prepare body to fight or flee
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fight or Flight
gptkbp:involves sympathetic nervous system
gptkbp:measures heart rate variability
cortisol levels
gptkbp:mediatedBy adrenal glands
autonomic nervous system
hypothalamus
gptkbp:opposedBy rest and digest response
gptkbp:relatedTo freeze response
stress response
rest and digest response
gptkbp:result increased heart rate
increased blood pressure
dilated pupils
redirected blood flow to muscles
release of adrenaline
release of noradrenaline
suppressed digestive system
gptkbp:studiedIn neuroscience
psychology
gptkbp:triggeredBy perceived threat
psychological stress
emotional threat
physical threat
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Disturbed
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5