Izzy sees a snake in her backyard. Her pupils dilate, and her heart starts pounding. Her breathing is shallow and rapid. Her ________ nervous system is active.

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The symptoms described, such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and rapid breathing, are all indicative of the fight or flight response activated by the sympathetic nervous system in a potentially dangerous or threatening situation. The parasympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, is responsible for the body's rest and digest activities and would not be active in this scenario. Apathetic and somatic are not relevant to the situation.

Izzy Sees a Snake in Her Backyard