In the context of the general adaptation syndrome, which of the following is true of the fight-or-flight reaction?
A)It stems from a period in human prehistory when many stressors were life threatening.
B)It involves the slowdown of the heart rate.
C)It stems from a sudden lack of sugar in the blood.
D)It is accompanied by a deceleration of the respiration rate.

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The fight-or-flight reaction is a response to stressors that were typically threats to physical survival in human prehistory. It involves an increase in heart rate, respiration rate, and a release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline to prepare the body for action. There is no evidence to suggest that it stems from a sudden lack of sugar in the blood or involves a slowdown of the heart rate or respiration rate.

In the Context of the General Adaptation Syndrome, Which of the Following