An individual is walking home late at night when they suddenly hear a loud, unexpected noise behind them, triggering the fight or flight response.
Which two of the following statements regarding the biological changes occurring in this individual during the acute phase of this response are FALSE?
Shade two boxes only.
A The autonomic nervous system activates the parasympathetic branch to trigger the release of adrenaline.
B Broncholes in the lungs dilate to allow more oxygen to be inhaled with each breath.
C The liver converts glycogen into glucose to provide immediate energy.
D Digestion is stimulated to ensure maximum nutrient availability for muscles.
E Sweat production increases to regulate body temperature during potential physical exertion.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Fight or flight response with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 11 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
