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Our senses become hyper alert

     When stress chemicals are released, our                                                       (This is to help us be aware of other
                                                                                           2             dangers and keep us safe).

     clever brain also turns some parts of our



     body UP to help us survive:








            1         More oxygen is sent to                              Cortisol


                        our lungs and heart

              (This is to give energy for fight or flight).





                                                                                                 Blood is pumped towards our
                                                                                                organs / away from our limbs

                                                                                      3        (This increases our heart rate so we can
                                                                                                 fight or flight easily. It also means we
                                                                                               lose less blood if our limbs are attacked).
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