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flight-or-fight reaction Etymology: AS, fleogan, to fly, feohtan, to fight; L, reagere, to act again 1 (in physiology) the reaction of the body to stress, in which the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal medulla act to increase the cardiac output, dilate the pupils of the eyes, increase the rate of the heartbeat, constrict the blood vessels of the skin, increase the levels of glucose and fatty acids in the circulation, and induce an alert, aroused mental state. 2 (in psychiatry) a person's reaction to stress by either fleeing from a situation or remaining and attempting to deal with it. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Furthermore, they may be experiencing severe paranoia or delirium, causing a strong flight-or-fight reaction accompanied by heightened physical strength. |
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