Winning and Losing

See how two boxers fare in a match, and discover how the chemicals in our body influence whether we win or lose.

Biology - Being Human - Learning Points.

The brain's reaction to winning and losing is hard-wired.

When a boxer realises he is about to win a bout, his brain floods his body with dopamine and endorphins to relieve exhaustion.

Adrenaline is released to help the boxer stay alert and speed up recovery.

His opponent's brain is also reacting to his loss - cortisol and adrenaline are released causing anxiety and slowing his heart.

A Twig Context Film.
Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.