Can anyone tell me why is it that when we get angry our body temperature increases
2006-07-12 02:17:27 · 11 answers · asked by Albert 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Anger is an emotion that will stimulate what is known as the "fight or flight" response. Physiologically, our body responds to certian situations by increasing the amount of norepinephrine and epinephrine (adrenaline) that is circulating in our blood stream. During an angry situation, this increased level of norepinephrine causes a vasoconstriction in many of our body's blood vessels - especially the smaller capillaries. Because of the decreased size in blood vessel volume, our body naturally has less of an ability to expel heat from the by-products of our biochemical processes and therefore, our body temperature will elevate.
2006-07-12 03:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are a couple reasons...
Anger increases adrenaline in the bloodstream. The adrenaline raises blood pressure and heart rate, the fight-or-flight response.
The increased heart rate moves your body heat out to the extremities faster, warming up your hands, feet, getting them ready for combat.
2006-07-12 02:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your internet SHOUTING tells me that you probably have high blood pressure. Relax.
Certain emotions such as anger, frustration and fear will cause an increase in endogenous epinephrine (adrenaline) which causes vasoconstriction and increased cardiac output which leads to increased blood pressure.
In nature, this is helpful to increas blood flow to muscles that are needed for the"fight or flight" response, such as if a lion is chasing you or an enemy is attacking.
2006-07-12 05:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Grodge 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaking or shivering (Visibly or internally): We all shake or shiver when we are nervous or cold. Shaking is a normal reaction to fear and/or a drop in body temperature. Shaking occurs when the muscles spasmodically contract creating friction between muscles and other body tissues. This friction creates heat which raises body temperature. During anxiety it is quite normal to experience shaking or shivering. It will pass.
2006-07-12 03:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by qwq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we get angry our heart beats much faster and thereby causing the blood to rush quicker. causing our body temperature to rise.
2006-07-12 02:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by nakedandsucking 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's due to the hormone, adrenaline produced by the the adrenaline glands situated above the kidney, is mainly for the raising of instant energy needed for our body..it is produced when we are exited .
so in an angry mood, so much Adrenalin will be produced.which in turn results in the heating up of body.
this hormone is logically said as the hormone to fight or flee.
2006-07-12 03:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by kuttan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our brain is the controlling power, when we get angry our blood pressre becomes high which also control our brain,so that happens
2006-07-12 02:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by Rim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Blood pressure goes up.
2006-07-12 02:20:31 · answer #8 · answered by GreatNeck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When u get pissed, your blood pumps faster, thus increasing your temp.
2006-07-12 02:21:12 · answer #9 · answered by Jaime L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c our blood pressure rises
2006-07-12 02:20:31 · answer #10 · answered by lidipiwi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋