While walking down a dark street, you hear footsteps behind you. This results in the activation of the

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The activation of the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response, which prepares the body for action in response to a potential threat or danger. This response can include increased heart rate and breathing, dilation of pupils, and increased blood flow to muscles, all of which are useful in responding to a potential threat on a dark street.

While Walking Down a Dark Street, You Hear Footsteps Behind