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Questions
Write any three responses which enable the animal body to deal with a scary situation.
Write two responses that enable the human body to be ready to deal with a scary situation.
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Solution
- The target organs or the specific tissues on which it acts include the heart. As a result, the heart beats faster, resulting in a supply of more oxygen to our muscles.
- The blood to the digestive system and skin is reduced due to the contraction of muscles around small arteries in these organs. This diverts the blood to our skeletal muscles.
- The breathing rate also increases because of the contractions of the diaphragm and the rib muscles.
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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