Question

After a car swerves in front of you on the highway, you notice that your heart is still racing, even though you know you are no longer in danger. Why do the physical symptoms of fear linger even after we cognitively realize the danger has passed.

Answer 1

Answer:

Endocrine messages tend to outlast the effects of neural messages

Answer 2

Answer:

The effects of endocrine messages tend to outlast those of neural messages

Explanation:

Your Automatic nervous system may order your adrenal glands to release epinephrine and norepinephrine (also called adrenaline and noradrenaline). In response, your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar will rise, giving you a surge of energy known as the fight-or-flight response. When the car has stopped swerving and you are no longer in danger, the hormones and your alert, aroused feelings will linger a while.