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Explore the physiological and psychological aspects of the fight-or-flight response in this detailed summary. Understand the roles of the amygdala, hypothalamus, and adrenal glands in stress reactions, including acute and chronic stressors. Ideal for A-Level psychology students seeking to grasp key concepts in biopsychology.

Fight-or-Flight Mechanism

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lily (taylor’s version)

Psychology

biopsychology mind map - fight or flight response

Aqa psychology, Biopsychology unit, the fight or flight response 

Explore the physiological mechanisms of the fight or flight response in AQA Psychology's Biopsychology unit. This summary covers the role of the hypothalamus, adrenal glands, and the endocrine system in stress reactions, detailing how adrenaline and ACTH influence heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen supply for optimal response planning. Understand the interplay between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems in stress management.

Adrenaline and Stress Response

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Jane

Fight or Flight 

Psychology AQA - biopsychology - the human nervous system - fight or flight response - AO1

Explore the physiological mechanisms of the fight or flight response, including the roles of the amygdala and adrenal glands. This summary covers the activation of the sympathetic nervous system during acute stress and the subsequent return to homeostasis through the parasympathetic system. Ideal for AQA Psychology students studying biopsychology.

Understanding Fight or Flight

Luna

fight or flight response - AO1

Adrenal Glands

Explore the intricate functions of the nervous and endocrine systems in this comprehensive summary. Understand the roles of the central and peripheral nervous systems, the fight or flight response, and the impact of hormones on behavior. Ideal for psychology students studying biopsychology.

Nervous & Endocrine Systems

Erica 

AP Psychology

The nervous system and the endocrine system

Explore the key functions and components of the endocrine system, including hormone production, major glands like the pituitary and adrenal glands, and their roles in regulating bodily functions. This summary provides essential insights for A-Level AQA Psychology students, focusing on hormonal control and the interplay between the endocrine and nervous systems.

Endocrine System Overview

biopsychology mind maps - the endocrine and nervous system

Psychology AQA - biopsychology - the endocrine system - AO1

Explore the key functions and hormones of the endocrine system, including the roles of major glands like the thyroid, pineal, and adrenal glands. This summary covers hormonal regulation, communication between organs, and the impact of hormones on growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Ideal for AQA Psychology students studying biopsychology.

Endocrine System Regulation

Adrenal Glands

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Endocrine System

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Hypothalamus

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