Walter Cannon Proposed That the Fight or Flight Response

question 59

Multiple Choice

Walter Cannon proposed that the fight or flight response

• A) is related to epinephrine secretion.
• B) is preparatory in nature.
• C) may be harmful if prolonged.
• D) all of the above

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