When a stranger began walking behind Timothy on the dark and deserted street, his heart rate increased and the muscles in his legs began moving faster so he could gain some distance from the stranger. These mobilization and motor activities were most directly orchestrated by his __________ nervous system.
A. central
B. endocrine
C. peripheral
D. parasympathetic
Answer: C
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