Feeling tired after a long day of work, you walk across a parking lot at night to get to your car. As you approach the car you see a shadow extending behind the back of the car. You immediately feel a rush of energy, your heart starts pounding, and you feel wide awake and alert. You are experiencing
A) an allergic reaction.
B) a drop in blood pressure.
C) the fight-or-flight response.
D) effects of endocrine disruptors.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The symptoms suggest that the person is experiencing the fight-or-flight response, which is the body's physiological reaction to perceived danger or threat. The rush of energy, increased heart rate, and heightened alertness are all part of this response, which prepares the body for action. The shadow could have been perceived as a potential threat, triggering the fight-or-flight response.

Feeling Tired After a Long Day of Work, You Walk