Question

A squirrel is in a scary situation. Its body has to prepare for either fighting or running away. State the immediate changes that take place in its body so that the squirrel is able to either fight or run?

Answer 1

Adrenaline hormones will be secreted in the body as the squirrel is in a scary situation. This will result in following immediate changes:

• Speeding up of heartbeat
• The rise in blood pressure
• Release of more glucose in the blood