2006-12-24 05:17:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is the fight or flight response controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system. It's your bodies way of gearing up for what to do next while your mind assesses the situation.
2006-12-24 05:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called the moro reflex - - if you notice new born babies they will first throw their hands out and then gather them together- it is a throw back to when in times of distress man/animal would throw their arms out to grab their parent for protection. Some people retain this startle relfex stronger and longer than others.
2006-12-24 05:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by prettymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a naturel reaction like blinking. Nothing we can do about it and in some ways it is good.
2006-12-24 05:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by froggy36142000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an holdover from the distant past. most creatures that are slow to react from whats happening around them don't last too long.
2006-12-24 05:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats you telling yourself to react, jump out of the way
2006-12-24 05:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by el chavo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a natural defensive reflex
2006-12-24 05:27:57 · answer #6 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is getting its self ready for fight or flight.
2006-12-24 05:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by xphxpd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its your bodies defense mechanism, the "fight or flight" reaction
2006-12-24 09:35:07 · answer #8 · answered by olzap 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because your body doesn't know what to do. It doesn't know when it is coming......
2006-12-24 05:29:03 · answer #9 · answered by Bob the Cat.™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋