You just finished watching a scary movie. Now, while taking out the trash, you notice that the street light is out and it is very dark. You hear something rattling the trash cans, just like in the movie before the monster attacked. Suddenly the neighbor's cat jumps up onto the top of the trash can and you shriek. Your heart is pounding. Your reaction is caused by the neurotransmitter:

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The neurotransmitter that is most likely responsible for the fight or flight response in this situation is epinephrine. This hormone is released from the adrenal glands in response to stress and is responsible for increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as causing the release of glucose from energy stores in the body. This is the neurotransmitter that is responsible for the "adrenaline rush" that many people experience when faced with a potentially scary or dangerous situation.

You Just Finished Watching a Scary Movie