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If you see a speeding car coming, which hormone suddenly increase in the body ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Situation**: When you see a speeding car coming towards you, your body perceives this as a potential threat or danger. This triggers a physiological response. 2. **Role of Hormones in Stress Response**: In response to perceived threats, the body activates the "fight or flight" response. This is a survival mechanism that prepares the body to either confront or flee from danger. 3. **Adrenaline Release**: The primary hormone that is released during this response is adrenaline (also known as epinephrine). This hormone is produced by the adrenal glands. ...
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