A person is in the ________ when the muscles tense, blood pressure rises, and digestion shuts down.

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The situation described is known as the alarm phase of the body's stress response. During this phase, the body prepares to respond to a perceived threat by activating the sympathetic nervous system, which causes the physiological responses mentioned (muscle tension, increased blood pressure, and decreased digestion).

A Person Is in the ________ When the Muscles Tense