As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________
a) somatic nervous system
b) skeletal nervous system
c) parasympathetic nervous system
d) sympathetic nervous system
ANS: D, The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal.
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