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The
brain sends out biochemical messages to the pituitary gland, which
releases the hormone ATCH, which triggers the adrenal gland.
SYMPTOM -
headache and dizziness.
Pupils
dilate.
SYMPTOM - blurred vision and sensitivity to bright light.
Neck
and shoulder muscles tense, the large skeletal muscles contract ready
for action.
SYMPTOM - aching neck and backache
Mouth
goes dry.
SYMPTOM - difficulty in swallowing
Heart
pumps faster and blood pressure raises.
SYMPTOM - high blood pressure.
Breathing
becomes faster and shallower supplying more oxygen to the muscles.
SYMPTOM
- over breathing, chest pains, tingling, palpitations, asthma.
Liver
releases stored sugar to provide fuel for quick energy.
SYMPTOM - excess
sugar in the blood, indigestion.
Digestion
slows down or ceases as blood is diverted away from the stomach.
SYMPTOM
- nausea, indigestion, ulcers.
The
body cools itself by perspiring, blood vessels and capillaries move
closer to the skin surface.
SYMPTOM - excess sweating, blushing.
Muscles
at the opening of the anus and bladder are relaxed.
SYMPTOM - frequent
urination, diarrhoea.
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