You are watching a horror movie.The music changes to the familiar tune you recognize as a prelude to danger.You tense up,your heart rate increases,your breathing becomes shallow,your mouth is dry.Which nervous system has been activated?

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for activating the fight or flight response, which includes increased heart rate, shallow breathing, and dry mouth. These are all physiological responses to a perceived danger such as what is experienced during a horror movie.

You Are Watching a Horror Movie