Visceral blood vessel consriction or Bronchioles in the lungs constrict?
2006-10-12 01:50:14 · 13 answers · asked by Riddick 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The purpose of fight of flight response is to get you alert to escape danger. you need more oxygen and blood to your brain. so what you do is to shut the blood supply to non vital organ like your digestive tract (visceral blood vessel) and open up the bronchioles for more oxygen. So the answer is
The bronchioles in the lungs does not constrict.
2006-10-12 01:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by toietmoi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The fight or flight response in the human body is caused by the action of a hormone known as adrenalin or epinephrine in response to fear, anxiety or exercise. The hormone is secreted from the adrenal gland in the kidney region and causes reactions including faster pumping of blood, dilation of eye pupils. Visceral blood vessels (ARTERIOLES) are constricted while those in the limbs are dilated for more blood supply to help 'Fight or flight'. However the Bronchioles are NOT constricted.
2006-10-12 04:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Chinwe A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the flight or fight response, non vital organs such as the digestive system are not needed. The body constricts bloodflow to these areas so that important muscles and organs can recieve more blood, nutrients, and oxygen. If your bronchioles constricted you wouldn't be able to breathe hard enough to run or fight. The second answer is not a flight or fight response.
2006-10-16 00:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by Lauralye D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Mr. Alberto... bronchioles dilate so you can scarper (which requires a good supply of oxygen, and elimination of extra CO2), while visceral blood vessels constrict to conserve energy from less important organs for processes that remove us from danger. Though, personally speaking, I would not like to live without my stomach. Hope this helps :)
2006-10-12 02:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by Ennk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visceral blood constriction, probably. The blood vessel should dilate to supply more blood, not constrict.
I have no idea what happens to the lungs during Fight and Flight.
2006-10-12 02:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by St Harpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm! I'm guessing the bronchioles constricting, Sounds like bronchitis or asthma to me.
2006-10-12 01:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the vessal constriction is your bodies way of fighting to keep you alive so the bronchioles constricting is your answer
2006-10-12 01:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by azile_wehttam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the visceral blood vessel constriction...
2006-10-15 08:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by Just_wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bronchioles is not a fight or flihgt response.
2006-10-12 02:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by allannela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diarrhohea
2006-10-12 01:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋