what are the biological and chemical changes occur during we get angry?

Answer 1

Emotions begin inside two almond-shaped structures in the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala is responsible for identifying threats, and for sending out alarms when threats are identified. The amygdala is so efficient at warning about threats, that it causes us to react before the cortex (the part of the brain responsible for thought and judgment) is able to check on the reasonableness of the reaction. In other words, the brain is networked in such a way as to implement the action before its consequences are logically considered.

As one becomes angry the body's muscles tense up. Inside the brain, neurotransmitter chemicals known as catecholamines are released causing an experience of a burst of energy lasting up to several minutes. At the same time the heart beat increases, the blood pressure rises, and so does the rate of breathing. The face may flush as increased blood flow enters the limbs and extremities in preparation for physical action. In quick succession, additional brain neurotransmitters and hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline are released which trigger a lasting state of arousal.
anger has a physiological preparation phase during which the body resources are mobilized for a fight, it also has a wind-down phase as well. The body starts to relax back towards its resting state when the target of the anger is no longer accessible or an immediate threat. It is difficult to relax from an angry state very quickly.
Heightened blood pressure; Increase of stress hormones; Shortness of breath; Heart palpitations; Trembling; Heightened senses; Dulled senses; Yelling; Animated and exaggerated body movement; Stiffness of posture; Constipation; Contracted pupils; Increased physical strength; Speech and motion are faster and more intense; Tense muscles; Impotence; Criticism; Irritation; Hatred; Silence; increased swearing; Passive Aggressive Behavior; Resentment-Bitterness; Envy; Jealousy; Insecurity; Low self-esteem; Self-loathing; Judgmentalism; Condemning; Malaise; Depression; Anxiety; Apathy; Sleeplessness.

Answer 2

The stimulus that made you angry goes to the limbic system, activates the amygdala, which reaches to the neocortex (the part of the brain that is in front -closest to the forehead -), also to the hypothalamus and indirectly to the pituitary gland (or master gland). It covers other places, but that's the basics. This system cues the release of noradrenaline and subsequently of adrenaline. These two, cause your pupils to dilate, alter the flow of blood (move it to the extremities), fill the muscles with blood, increase the heart rate. Neurons increase the rate of fire of Serotonin (5-HT) which is involved in emotional response. The defensive behavior elicited can be caused by the activation of the peri-acueductal gray matter (another area in the brain). The substances related to the latter structure are Glutamate and Acetilcholine (Ach). There is also inhibiton of GABAergic (another neurotransmiter, that is know for its inhibitory effecto on the brain) systems to enable higher activation than normal. All this activation has to be put into context, so that one does not forget that not only hormones, neurotransmitters and neural mechanisms can trigger or are involved in aggresion. Gender, context, cognition, genetics and even the weather could help anger develop, disappear or not appear in a particular case. If you are intrested in more data send an e-mail

Answer 3

Common factors that can predispose one to anger include fatigue, hunger, pain, sexual frustration, recovery from an illness, or the use of certain drugs; hormonal changes associated with PMS, birth, puberty, and menopause, physical withdrawal, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder. Research suggests some individuals may be genetically predisposed to higher levels of anger
You may feel hot or cold.
Your heart beat speeds up.
Your muscles feel tight.
Your breathing might get short and panting
You could feel shaky, or sick in your tummy.
Your jaw might feel tight.
You may feel almost like crying.
You may feel like screaming or running away

As one becomes angry the body's muscles tense up. Inside the brain, neurotransmitter chemicals known as catecholamines are released causing an experience of a burst of energy lasting up to several minutes. At the same time the heart beat increases, the blood pressure rises, and so does the rate of breathing. The face may flush as increased blood flow enters the limbs and extremities in preparation for physical action. In quick succession, additional brain neurotransmitters and hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline are released which trigger a lasting state of arousal
It is difficult to relax from an angry state very quickly. The adrenaline-caused arousal that occurs during anger lasts a very long time (many hours, sometimes days), and lowers the anger threshold, making it easier for the person to get angry again later on. It takes a rather long time for the body to return to the resting state. During this slow cool-down period the angered person is more susceptible to anger in response to even minor irritations.

Answer 4

Anger is a strong emotion designed to send the clear message “something has got to change”. It is an urgent plea for justice and action. If we exercise enough self control to overcome our immediate impulse to lash out and do harm, we can calm down, reflect, and analyze the causes of our anger. Careful analysis can identify what change is needed and can lead us toward constructive and lasting change that fulfills our needs. When cooler heads prevail anger's energy is channeled in a positive direction, and the anger motivates constructive changes. When we act on our impulses in the heat of passion, the results are too often destructive and tragic. There are many myths and misconceptions about anger and how to cope with it. The most destructive misconception is that it is healthy or effective to display anger violently and “vent”. Contrary to this popular misunderstanding, the most healthy way to deal with anger is to stay in control, analyze the message it is sending, and harness the energy it provides for positive change. Another misconception is that revenge can lead to positive change. Unfortunately revenge usually leads only to a cycle of destructive escalation. Expressing anger with violence breeds more anger. I hope the information presented here helps channel anger into positive change.

You actually feel anger, partially as a result of these involuntary changes in your body:

* Increased heart rate,
* increased blood pressure,
* reddened face,
* tensed muscles,
* a tendency to move forward, toward the target of the anger.

Much of this is caused by activating the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system as a primal survival strategy.

Answer 5

The blood pressure increases. As such if you standing sit down. take a glass full of water. Let the anger control you. you should try to control anger. ok. good luck

Answer 6

its called "fight or flight"
check out this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_or_flight