The nervous and hormonal systems of an individual, when activated, produce adrenaline, and this may result in an elevated heart rate, perspiration, and tightening of the muscles. This is known as ______.
A) fight-or-flight response
B) stress response
C) psychological job strain
D) job burnout

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The fight-or-flight response is the physiological and psychological reaction of an individual to a perceived threat or danger, triggered by the activation of the nervous and hormonal systems, resulting in the production of adrenaline, an elevated heart rate, perspiration, and tightening of the muscles. The other options are related to different concepts of stress and job-related issues.

The Nervous and Hormonal Systems of an Individual, When Activated