How Cells Communicate During Fight or Flight

  • Published23 Mar 2018
  • Reviewed23 Mar 2018
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  • Source Genetic Science Learning Center

Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating, and you can't breath. During moments of fear your brain has to decide whether to fight or flee. But what enables us to fight or flee?

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