Multiple choice

"Fight or Flight" has to do with the ________________ nervous system.

  1. Parasympathetic

  2. Sympathetic

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response, which prepares the body to confront or flee from potential danger by increasing heart rate and dilating airways. In contrast, the parasympathetic nervous system controls the 'rest and digest' state.

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