Todd and Lisa were walking down a dark street late one night when two dangerous- looking individuals suddenly emerged from an alleyway.Both Todd and Lisa felt their stomachs tighten and their hearts start to pound.These whole-body reactions were created because the hypothalamus signaled their endocrine systems to release:

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The hypothalamus signals the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine during the fight or flight response, which is a natural reaction to a perceived threat or danger. These hormones prepare the body for action by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and raising blood sugar levels.

Todd and Lisa Were Walking Down a Dark Street Late