Question

You see a vicious-looking squirrel getting ready to attack you.

What specific part of the nervous system would be activated to prepare you for this fight-or-flight encounter?

A) Somatic
B) Sympathetic
C) Parasympathetic
D) Central
E) Endocrine

Answer 1

B) Sympathetic

Step-by-step explanation:

The autonomic nervous system has two parts parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system.

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for regulating the body's immediate response to a stimulus i.e., the fight, flight or freeze response. It is always active which is necessary to maintain homeostasis.

Hence, the question is referring to the sympathetic nervous system.