Izzy's pupils are dilated and her heart is pounding; her breathing is shallow and rapid. Her _________ nervous system is active
a) parasympathetic
b) sympathetic
c) autosympathetic
d) somatic
ANS: B, The sympathetic nervous system activates the fight-or-flight response.
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10 29 40 50
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