Fight or flight

• The ANS and endocrine system work together during stressful situations.
• What triggers the fight or flight response?

  The endocrine system releasing hormones
• 1. Sympathetic NS activates when we sense danger.
  2. The pituitary gland releases ACTH hormone
  3. Adrenal glands increase adrenaline levels, which increases our body activity
  4. Parasympathetic NS stops the glands from releasing high levels of hormones
  5. Body returns to rest and digest