The fire alarm in your building is sounding off and you are hurriedly collecting your belongings before evacuating.  Which portion of the nervous system is dominant?

A. Somatic motor nervous system
B. Sympathetic nervous system
C. Autonomic nervous system
D. Parasympathetic nervous system
E. Afferent nervous system


Answer: B

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