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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).
