As her car spun out of control on an icy road, Mia's muscles tensed and her blood pressure, heartbeat, and pulse increased dramatically. This rapidly occurring chain of internal physical reactions is called the:

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The fight-or-flight response refers to the body's automatic physiological response to an immediate threat, such as an emergency or danger. It involves the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones, which increase heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. This response prepares the body to either confront the threat or flee from it.

As Her Car Spun Out of Control on an Icy