Izzy's pupils are dilated and her hear is pounding; her breathing is shallow and rapid. Her _________ nervous system is active.

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The symptoms described are all indicative of the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response in the body. The other options are not associated with these symptoms. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" activities, and there is no such thing as an "autosympathetic" nervous system.

Izzy's Pupils Are Dilated and Her Hear Is Pounding; Her