The stress response is our body's attempt at ________.
A) restoring brain functioning
B) dealing with psychological exhaustion
C) adjusting to the demands of stressors by activating the fight-or-flight system
D) prepping us for impending pain

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The stress response, also known as the fight-or-flight response, is a physiological reaction activated when the body encounters a perceived threat or stressor. It prepares the body to either fight the threat or run away from it. This response involves the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to increase heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, among other physical changes, in order to help cope with the stressor.

The Stress Response Is Our Body's Attempt at ________