When a person hears a fire alarm and sees smoke, the ________ triggers a response that gives a rush of adrenaline and causes heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure to increase.

A. conus medullaris
B. sympathetic nervous system
C. phrenic nerve
D. parasympathetic nervous system


Answer: B

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