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What happens in the body when we are scared?

Fear causes two possible reactions: The amygdala in the brain sends a signal to the adrenal glands, which release stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol. The body is ready for flight or fight. If this doesn't happen, the body freezes. Author: 3sat/nano/Kelvinfilm/Roberto Verdecchia/Julia Zipfel/J

The Science of Adrenaline

When you get excited, you might feel the rush of adrenaline. Why does this chemical make us feel so strong and powerful? Follow Us! https://twitter.com/LifeNoggin https://facebook.com/LifeNoggin Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/producer/ab74e560-21e6-11e8-9e5c-976417fdd1d9 Life N