Your gut feeling is like having a helper inside your body that talks to your brain. When you eat something, or when something scary happens, it sends messages up to your brain so you can decide what to do, like choosing between two ice creams or jumping out of the way of a falling object.
Examples
- Your friend says something weird, and you suddenly know they're lying.
- You feel scared before seeing a monster in the movie.
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See also
- What is Areflexia?
- What is acetylcholine?
- Why Do Humans Get Bored?
- Why Do We Get ‘The Runs’ on Airplanes?
- Why Do Humans Get the 'Butt-Head' Feeling When They're Stressed?