Colton arrived home late one night. As he was walking from his car, he thought he heard someone come up behind him. As a result, his sympathetic nervous system became active. Which of the following physiological changes would Colton be likely to
experience in this situation?
a. Increased sweating, pupil constriction
b. Increased respirations (breathing rate); pupil dilation
c. Decreased sweating; decreased heart rate
d. Increased heart rate, decreased respirations (breathing rate)
b. Increased respirations (breathing rate); pupil dilation
Correct. Good job! All of these physiological changes will help prepare the body for fight or flight.
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