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fleeing
(redirected from Fight-or-flight response)

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When the once frequently needed fight-or-flight response inappropriately triggers to deal with modern stress, it can turn against the body over the long haul.
Fighting the food fight: why and how do we get kids caring about diet ... by Running & FitNews
So the sound of the bell and the sudden opening of the starting gate trigger the animals' natural fight-or-flight response.
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A fast pulse, vessel constriction, and high blood pressure are valuable tools in a person's fight-or-flight response.
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