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Fear is a neurophysiological process that prepares an organism to respond to danger.
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It is characterized by an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
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This physical response is known as the “fight or flight” response, which prepares the body to either fight or flee.
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The ANS kicks in, and suddenly, your heart rate increases, your blood pressure goes up, your breathing gets quicker, and stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol are released. The blood flows away from the heart and out towards the extremities, preparing the arms and legs for action.
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Physical reactions to fear include sweating, increased heart rate, and high adrenaline levels that make us extremely alert.
This physical response is also known as the “fight or flight” response , with which your body prepares itself to either enter combat or run away.
Fear: Definition, Traits, Causes, Treatment - Verywell Mind
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Functional components of fear : stimuli, cognition, and behavior (A) Stimuli and behaviors related to fear , schematized in terms of their complexity and the degree of an organism’s involvement and control…
The Biology of Fear - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC)
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