Brain Development/Executive Functions - Part 3

What triggers the stress response?

• Adrenaline and cortisol

• Dopamine and serotonin

• Endorphins and oxytocin

• Melatonin and GABA

What happens to your heartbeat during the stress response?

• It slows down

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It becomes irregular

What is the purpose of the stress response?

• To help you relax

• To prepare you for fight or flight

• To make you freeze in fear

• To increase your appetite

What does cortisol do in the stress response?

• Increases heartbeat

• Sharpens vision

• Releases glucose for energy

• Widens blood vessels

What can excessive stress lead to?

• Improved focus and concentration

• Enhanced physical performance

• Toxic effects on the body

• Increased social popularity

Who is X in the stress response?

• The emotional center

• The rational control center

• The driving force

• The stress hormone

What does X help with?

• Calming down the stress response

• Triggering the panic button

• Increasing adrenaline levels

• Sharpening vision

What is the role of Amy in the stress response?

• To scan for danger

• To provide rational thinking

• To increase heartbeat

• To release glucose

What does Amy do when she senses a threat?

• Triggers the panic button

• Calms down the stress response

• Increases focus and concentration

• Sharpens vision