Neglect is the circumstances in which providing of basic needs have not been met. It is an abuse not just common in children but is common with animals, handicapped, and geriatrics. Neglect does not involve anything physical or direct but is dangerous because needs are not met.
Well the only one that makes most sense is the flight or fight response because your body senses danger causing ur adrenalin to get shot up which would allow ur body to feel more safe. Hope this helped :)