Asked by Sarah Velasquez on Sep 27, 2024

Going into the last two minutes of the championship game,Darius' coach makes a motion to the crowd to get them to cheer more loudly for his players.What is he trying to do

A) Give his players an extra little bit of adrenaline.
B) Shift his players from the "alarm" stage of the stress response to the "resistance" stage.
C) Remind his players that the fans love them.
D) Put additional pressure on his players.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism, often associated with the body's "fight or flight" response.

Stress response

The physiological and psychological reactions to perceived threats or challenges.

Alarm stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body recognizes danger and prepares to deal with the threat.

  • Understand the concept of stress and its effects on health and performance.