When a man grabbed Opal's purse, she ran after him, tackled him, and retrieved her purse. Then, she realized that her heart was racing, her breathing was irregular, and she was trembling. Opal's __________ nervous system was responsible for this reaction.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, which includes increased heart rate, irregular breathing, and trembling in response to a stressful situation.

When a Man Grabbed Opal's Purse, She Ran After Him