The Nervous System, Endocrine System & Fight or Flight (AQA A Level Psychology)

The fight or flight response enabled our ancestors to survive but can be less helpful in response to more modern stressors.

Explain how the body responds during fight or flight and why this could be unhelpful in a driving test situation.

Using an example of a gland and hormone, outline the function of the endocrine system.

Do not use the adrenal gland/adrenaline as your example.

Outline the role of adrenaline in the fight or flight response.

Describe the divisions of the nervous system.

Xavier was cycling to school when he fell off his bike into the road. A teacher saw a car swerve, narrowly missing Xavier. The teacher checked Xavier was safe and asked him what had happened.

Xavier could hardly speak; his heart was pounding, and his mouth was dry. He felt sick and his hands were shaking. It took Xavier 20 minutes to feel calm again.

Outline the fight or flight response and use this to explain what Xavier was experiencing.