Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of hormones from the adrenal gland cause physiological responses including increased heart rate, muscle tension, alertness, increased respiration rate, decreased gastrointestinal activity, and an inhibited inflammatory response.

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• sympathetic nervous system concept
• adrenal gland concept
• alertness concept