Following a recent conversation with my psychologist sister, we discussed the term 'butterflies' and what the general reasoning was behind this. So, heading onto medical sites I found a fairly interesting result from an illusive character by the name of 'Coach Virginia'. Here is what she had to say...
'When you get nervous or scared, your body gives you a shot of energy in the form of a naturally derived hormone (epinephrine = adrenaline) which is secreted from the adrenal glands. This process is a part of the sympathetic nervous system that all mammals have. In situations of high stress, epinephrine is secreted in order to help the individual cope with the stress; physiologically, it allows the individual to increase his/her heart rate, which in turn, increases the rate of glycogenalysis, creating more energy and allowing the individual to run faster, jump higher, and perform better. In other words, it has to do with an automatic reaction of neurotransmitters that manifests in your stomach.
'The increase in heart rate, due to the stressful situation, is also commonly known as "nervousness". This nervousness can manifests into many symptoms including the "butterfly" feeling in the stomach. The related biological term is called "fight or flight", which is what you do to make the stressful situation go away... you either deal with it (fight) or get away from it (flight).'
So, the next time someone of the opposite (or, indeed, same) sex gives you 'butterflies', you are actually draining all of the blood from your stomach and pumping your limbs full with all this lovely supply. So when it comes to the crunch, your metabolism slows, in a desperate bid to run away OR potentially fight them.
Nice huh?
Alex White
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