Suppose that you are nearly mugged while walking down a crowded city street. Your body quickly reacts to the situation. Your heart rate speeds up, your breathing becomes more intense, and you feel pumped up to either attack the mugger or flee the scene. It would be MOST accurate to say that your ____ was activated in this situation.
A)peripheral nervous system
B)sympathetic nervous system
C)autonomic nervous system
D)parasympathetic nervous system

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes increasing heart rate, intensifying breathing, and preparing the body for action, as described in the scenario.

Suppose That You Are Nearly Mugged While Walking Down a Crowded