The Process

The _________ associates sensory signals with emotions such as anger or fear and sends a ‘___________’ to the hypothalamus after the threat is perceived

Amygdala

Distress signal

In response to the continued threat, hypothalamus released ____ into the bloodstream to prompt the ___________

CRH

Pituitary gland

The pituitary gland releases ______ into the bloodstream and from their to it’s target sites, sending a signal to the _____________ so the sympathetic nervous system is now ________

ACTH

Adrenal medulla

Aroused

Adrenal medulla releases adrenaline into the bloodstream, causing physiological changes such as increase heart rate, increased…

Blood pressure, dilated pupils and stops digestion and saliva production