Holly just got into a car accident and was T-boned by another driver. Luckily, both drivers escaped with no major injuries and Holly was able to exit her car safely to walk to the side of the road and sit down. When the EMT's arrive, what signs of autonomic nervous system stimulation might they look for in Holly?

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Sweating palms and large pupils are signs of autonomic nervous system stimulation commonly seen in response to a stressful or threatening situation such as a car accident. Increased heart rate and dilated pupils are also possible signs, but pupil constriction (as seen in choice B) would be unlikely in this scenario. Decreased breathing rate and excessive drooling (choice C) or dangerously low heart rate and excessive tear secretion (choice D) are not typically associated with autonomic nervous system stimulation.

Holly Just Got into a Car Accident and Was T-Boned