Why do we jump when we’re startled?

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Like if someone sneaks up on you, or there’s a sudden loud sound. I would guess there’s a sudden surge of adrenaline, but why do we make sudden movements like jumping?

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Fight or flight response your muscles tense up while you simultaneously take in a deep breath so you can get ready to either fight or run away. You might even reactively scream which both startles whatever is aggressing you and simultaneously alerts any allies nearby that there’s a problem.

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