A pregnant woman's anxiety over her imminent labor is precipitating a fight-or-flight response. Which of the following is a body adaptation that occurs during fight-or-flight?
A) Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
B) Increased immune response and digestion
C) Decreased blood-clotting ability
D) Increased blood flow to the muscles
Ans: D
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The widespread effects of the fight-or-flight response include an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, perspiration, blood flow to the muscles, and blood clotting ability; a decrease in saliva production, digestion, and immune response; and a release of stored glycogen.
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