Why do we feel our “heart drop” when suddenly presented with a stressful situation?

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What actually happens when that feeling occurs? For example, you’re walking and expecting level terrain but there is a step down that you didn’t see, and in that moment of dropping when you didn’t expect to there is a strong feeling in your chest that emanates outwards to the rest of your body.

Is this some sort of chemical being released? What is your body trying to accomplish with that feeling?

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Sudden stress or surprises cause your adrenal glands to shoot adrenaline into your bloodstream. An adrenaline “rush” can resemble the feeling you describe.

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