Moesha's little brother hides in her closet. When she opens the door, he leaps out and yells, "Boo!" She screams, jumps backward, and clutches her chest, because her heart is pounding. Moesha's ________________ nervous system is responsible for her reaction.

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Moesha's reaction involves the sympathetic nervous system, which is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the "fight or flight" response, including increased heart rate and adrenaline release, in response to sudden stress or fear.

Moesha's Little Brother Hides in Her Closet