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Understanding Phobias
This video discusses the concept of phobias, which are intense and irrational fears of certain objects or situations. It explains that phobias can develop from traumatic experiences and highlights common types of phobias such as animal...
University of Utah
University of Utah: learn.genetics: The Flight or Fight Response
In this step-by-step portrayal discover how cellular communication causes physiological changes during the fight or flight response. In addition to viewing the video, read the scene-by-scene guide to learn what happens when the brain...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Why Do We Get Goose Bumps? Good Question
Find out how and why our skin acts so weird when we're cold, scared, or moved. It's positively hair-raising! [3:02]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Signal Transmission and Gene Expression
Paul Andersen explains how signal transmission is used to alter both cellular function and gene expression. He uses the example of epinephrine release in humans and how it is used in the fight or flight response.
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Fight or Flight Response
Paul Andersen explains how epinephrine is responsible for changes in chemistry of our body associated with the fight or flight response. Epinephrine released by the adrenal medulla are received by a number of organs associated with the...