One evening Betty was walking to the dorm from the gym when she was stopped by two men who demanded her money. Since she was a good athlete, Betty decided to make a run for it

Pretending to open her purse, she suddenly turned and dashed off. Although pursued, Betty outran her assailants. During this incident, which part of Betty's nervous system was most directly responsible for her successful escape?
a. midbrain
b. parasympathetic nervous system
c. forebrain
d. sympathetic nervous system


Answer d % correct 78 a= 2 b= 14 c= 6 d= 78 r = .45

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