Meghan was driving home when she heard a tire explode on the car right next to her.As a result,her heart started pounding and she began to shake,and she sped up to move as far from the sound as possible.Based on this information,which nervous system was activated when Meghan first heard the explosion?

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Meghan's reaction to the tire explosion—her heart pounding, shaking, and the instinct to speed up—indicates the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. This part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, which prepares the body to react to perceived threats or emergencies by increasing heart rate, redirecting blood flow, and other physiological changes.

Meghan Was Driving Home When She Heard a Tire Explode