Stress-Response

Nervous System

perception

of an

event as

“stressful”

activation of

the HPA axis

activation of

the ANS

(sympathetic

division)

activation of

additional

pathways

in NS

Hormones

glucocorticoids

plasma

catecholamines

motor responses

(locomotion)

Fight

or

Flight

Reactions

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