Upon witnessing a robber hold up a convenience store at gunpoint, which of the following reactions would your nervous system initiate?
A) increased heartbeat
B) constriction of airways
C) dilation of pupils
D) all of the above
E) only A and C

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The nervous system would initiate an increase in heart rate and dilation of pupils in response to the perceived threat of the robbery. However, constriction of airways would not be a typical response and may instead be a symptom of a pre-existing medical condition such as asthma.

Upon Witnessing a Robber Hold Up a Convenience Store at Gunpoint