The reaction of being startled with an increase in blood pressure and other physiological responses is commonly called:

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The fight-or-flight response is the body's automatic physiological reaction to a sudden, perceived threat. It involves an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and the release of stress hormones. This response prepares the body to either fight the threat or flee from it.

The Reaction of Being Startled with an Increase in Blood