Stress Response Terminology

noun a response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat, which prepares the body to either fight or flee

• When faced with a threatening situation, the body's natural response is to activate the fight or flight response.
• I had to decide whether to fight or flight when the dog started chasing me.
• I was totally in fight or flight mode when I saw my ex at the party.
• The intense pressure of the deadline triggered my fight or flight instincts.

noun a combining form representing adrenal gland in compound words

• The adrenal glands produce hormones such as adrenaline.
• I could feel my adrenaline pumping as I prepared for the race.
• I love the rush of adrenalin when I go bungee jumping.
• His adrenalin-fueled excitement was palpable as he waited for the results.

noun a small gland located on top of the kidney that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol

• The adrenal gland is responsible for producing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
• I heard that stress can really mess with your adrenal glands.
• My adrenaline was pumping so hard, I could feel it in my adrenal gland.
• She has the adrenal gland of a superhero, always ready for action.