When a person is stressed,the hypothalamus sets off a type of alarm to the nervous and endocrine (hormonal)systems.This often is called the:
A) The strictus
B) The "stress trigger" response
C) The "flight-or-fight" response
D) The "countershock" phase

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The "flight-or-fight" response is the term used to describe the body's physiological response to stress. It involves the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body for either fighting or fleeing. This response is controlled by the hypothalamus and can be triggered by both physical and psychological stressors.

When a Person Is Stressed,the Hypothalamus Sets Off a Type