Fight or flight: Serotonin neurons prompt brain to make the right call. Known for its role in relieving depression, the neurochemical serotonin may also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviors in emergency situations, according to a new study. Source 5o.
The amazing part about this is the speed of which all of this takes place right in our minds. It really causes us to think how we can surpass certain situations so quickly through the fight or flight response and succeed either way after.