The anatomy of startle

<p>The involuntary startle is part of the first rapid fear reactions an organism experiences in response to a sudden threatening stimulus. It is adaptive in the sense that it allows the organism to immediately withdraw from an object that might possibly be dangerous, while the higher centres...

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Main Authors: Annie Panzer, Stephen Lambert
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: South African Journal of Science and Technology 2007-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/119