Allen is in his house alone late at night when he hears a loud, frightening noise. His heart begins pounding, his senses sharpen, and his muscles tense up. Allen's reaction
Is due to the activity of his ______ nervous system.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic
D) central

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The sympathetic nervous system activates the fight or flight response, which includes increased heart rate, heightened senses, and tense muscles. This response is triggered in situations of fear or danger, such as hearing a loud and frightening noise when alone at night.

Allen Is in His House Alone Late at Night When