Sensory cortex Transitional cortex

Amygdala Hippocampus
Sensory
thalamus C
C
O Hypothalamus O
R
R
T (PVN) T
I CRF I • Excitement
Emotional S S
• Inhibition
Stimulus O Hypophysis O
L
L ACTH

Adrenal gland
A physical reaction Symptom

The brain sends biochemical Headache, dizziness

messengers that activate the
adrenal glands
The pupils dilate Blurred vision
The mouth becomes dry
Difficulty swallowing
The muscles of the neck and
shoulders are tense, all the Neck and back pain
large muscles of the body are
contracted, ready for action
Rapid and shallow
Breathing becomes faster and breathing, chest pains,
shallower, which brings more tingling, palpitations,
oxygen to the muscles asthma
The heart beats faster and the High blood pressure
blood pressure rises
The liver releases its stores of
Too high blood sugar, poor
sugar to provide fuel for the digestion
rapid release of energy Nausea, indigestion, ulcers
Adrenaline and noradrenaline
Excessive sweating,
are released
redness
Digestion slows down or stops
completely because all the Frequent urination,
blood is diverted from the diarrhea
abdomen

The body cools down by

sweating; blood vessels and
capillaries move closer to the
surface of the skin
The muscles of the anus and
bladder are relaxed