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If you encountered a bear in the woods what would you do? In this article, we will talk about what stress is and how our brains and bodies react to it. There are many cool things that happen inside of the human body when we are faced with a scary situation. We will focus on the brain regions that are responsible for our reactions to stress. We will learn how they help our bodies to calm down when faced with something scary. The main parts of the brain that are responsible for our reactions to stress include the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the amygdala, and the prefrontal cortex. This article will also cover how the brain gets help from outside sources and how humans adapt to stress when it becomes a normal part of life. Let us read all about the superheroes that help us to overcome even the scariest situations! WHAT IS THE STRESS RESPONSE SYSTEM?Imagine how you would feel if you encountered a bear in the woods. Your heart might start racing and you might start breathing heavily. You might freeze in