An aroused fight-or-flight reaction

A) decreases high blood pressure.
B) diverts blood flow from muscle tissue to the body's internal organs.
C) prevents arteries from clogging.
D) draws energy away from immune activity.

Fight-Or-Flight Reaction

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, priming the body for either confronting or avoiding the danger.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, which is one of the principal vital signs.

Immune Activity

The biological processes and reactions of the immune system in detecting and fighting off pathogens.