Matilda was walking through the woods when she saw a speckled snake slither by.Immediately,her heart rate increased,her breathing quickened,and she started to perspire.These reactions are the result of the _______________.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart rate, quickened breathing, and sweating. These reactions are the body's way of preparing to react to a perceived threat, like seeing a speckled snake slither by.

Matilda Was Walking Through the Woods When She Saw a Speckled