Wow that was something to think about.
My theory is less complex then that. I just saw a special on the Human body on discovery channel, and that shit explains alot. Most of your responses are due to chemical reactions and releases of hormones when the body feels its under stress or danger which can be instantaneous.
In your long boarding issue it is actually the release of adrenaline probably. Which made you react faster and handle your situation.
Wikipedia -
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Epinephrine is a "fight or flight" hormone, and plays a central role in the short-term stress reaction. It is released from the adrenal glands when danger threatens or in an emergency. Such triggers may be threatening, exciting, or environmental stressor conditions such as high noise levels or bright light (see Fight-or-flight response).
An example of noise-induced trigger of epinephrine release is tinnitus. The fight-or-flight response caused by tinnitus is a contributor to physical stress seen in tinnitus-patients,[4] exacerbating the case.
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