The physiological reaction induced by nervous and hormonal signals that readies the heart, muscles, and other organs and systems in ways that promote survival is called

A) eustress.
B) allostasis.
C) fight-or-flight response.
D) distress.


Ans: C) fight-or-flight response.

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