When you see a fast-moving car, your eyes send the image to…
When you see a fast-moving car, your eyes send the image to your [brain], which quickly recognizes the danger. Your amygdala triggers a fight-or-flight response, and your [sympathetic] nervous system releases adrenaline, [increasing] your heart rate and breathing to send more oxygen to your muscles. Your [motor] cortex then signals your leg muscles to move, helping you quickly jump to safety. Once you’re safe, your [parasympathetic] nervous system helps your body calm down by [slowing]your heart rate and breathing. This all happens in a split second, allowing you to react quickly to avoid danger.
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