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Janice was startled by a sudden loud bang when a car backfired, causing her heart to race and her breathing to quicken. Once she realised she was safe, her body gradually returned to its normal resting state.

Using your knowledge of the fight or flight response, explain the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in restoring Janice's body to its normal resting state.

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Fight or flight response Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Fight or flight response

11 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Fight or flight response. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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