What does AR stand for?

Alarm Reaction

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The alarm reaction or ‘fight-or-flight' response is initiated by the autonomic nervous system and the adrenal medulla or central part of the adrenal gland, which produces adrenaline and noradrenaline (also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine).

Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Natural Health

It should be emphasized that the alarm reaction is not necessarily a pathologic phenomenon" (Selye, 1946, p.

Roadblock to recovery: the surgical stress response

The opioid addict's brain has been conditioned to have an alarm reaction at the first sign of any physical pain or discomfort--which always occurs even after a short-term inpatient detox (the HMO's idea of a successful treatment episode).

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If a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, your initial alarm reaction may include fear, anger, and general frustration.

10 Strategies for Beating Stress

Salmonella seeks out tiny tumors The bacteria spread through the circulatory system and multiplied, stunting tumor growth within 24 hours but not triggering the extreme white cell alarm reaction responsible for the septic shock that kills organisms infected with wild salmonella.

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2) The alarm reaction produces physiological changes, known collectively as "fight-or-flight" syndrome, in response to an emergency.

The police supervisor and stress

When the alarm reaction is not sufficient to cope, the stressor maintains its attack.

The immune system vs. stress