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When the brain senses danger, it
gets ready for survival
Cleverly, the brain turns up the skills needed for threat
response; these skills become stronger.
We become more alert, rigid, impulsive and emotional. Our brain gets
ready for fight, flight or freeze.
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More oxygen is sent to Our senses become hyper alert
our lungs and heart (This is to help us be aware of other
(This is to give energy for fight or flight). dangers and keep us safe).
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Blood is pumped towards our
organs / away from our limbs
(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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