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.
d
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