Kieran is very nervous about a big presentation at work. During his speech, Kieran notices his heart is racing and he can't seem to catch his breath. He begins to sweat profusely as well. Because of his stage fright, Kieran's body is experiencing what kind of response?

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Kieran's symptoms—racing heart, difficulty breathing, and excessive sweating—are indicative of the body's fight-or-flight response. This is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, often leading to heightened physical readiness to either confront or flee from the threat.

Kieran Is Very Nervous About a Big Presentation at Work