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Fear

Fear is the heightened awareness of ones surroundings in conjunction with elevated heart rate and increased breathing. Fear is an evolutionary trait. It is a fight or flight response to danger and stressful situations. Increased oxygen and brain activity along with adrenaline helped our ancestors more quickly assess their situations and determine the correct course of action in hazardous predicaments.
The man ran in fear
by N1999 February 13, 2019
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