Fight or flight is the physical reaction of an organism to a perceived threat within the environment. It is an inherent trait found in all animals (including humans) that ultimately promotes the survival of a species (via natural selection).
When the fight or flight response is activated, the cardiorespiratory system is given immediate emphasis while the digestive system takes a step back, thus why one loses appetite during a stressful event. Generally, the organism's body gets prepared to either deal with the threat or flee away from it.
Fight or flight response makes up the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
When the fight or flight response is activated, the cardiorespiratory system is given immediate emphasis while the digestive system takes a step back, thus why one loses appetite during a stressful event. Generally, the organism's body gets prepared to either deal with the threat or flee away from it.
Fight or flight response makes up the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
When the tiger pounced on the gazelle, the gazelle's fight or flight response kicked in and is what enabled the gazelle to flee from the tiger in a swift and nimble manner.
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person 1: OHMIGOD have you seen Fight Club?
person 2: Yeah, it's really good, have you read the book?
person 1: What book?
person 2: The movie is based on a book. You should read it, it's really good.
person 1: OK!!!
person 2: Yeah, it's really good, have you read the book?
person 1: What book?
person 2: The movie is based on a book. You should read it, it's really good.
person 1: OK!!!
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Oh, and "Where is my mind" was so great, possibly the best use of a song in a movie
Oh, and "Where is my mind" was so great, possibly the best use of a song in a movie
by frosty the devouring snowman September 21, 2005
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Fight Squad is a positive adjective expressing extreme awesomeness, or as the French say, 'Le awesomáge.' For something to be described as "totally Fight Squad" means it's exciting, adventurous and very badass. Fight Squad is the creation of Michael Botur.
Fight Squad is a positive adjective expressing extreme awesomeness, or as the French say, 'Le awesomáge.' For something to be described as "totally Fight Squad" means it's exciting, adventurous and very badass. Fight Squad is the creation of Michael Botur.
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Oh yeah?lets see! Lemme fight you in the western lunchbox!
Hell no! That shit hurts!
Oh yeah?lets see! Lemme fight you in the western lunchbox!
Hell no! That shit hurts!
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