Sara is holding Scott's hand during a scary movie.Suddenly she squeezes his hand very hard.When she does this,what will the nerves in Scott's hand do

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Sara's strong squeeze on Scott's hand will likely trigger a "fight or flight" response, causing his nerves to fire at a faster rate. This is due to the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones that increase the excitability of the nervous system in response to a perceived threat. Option A, releasing more GABA, would have the opposite effect and decrease nerve activity. Option B, sending larger action potentials, is not necessarily a response to the squeeze and is not a typical mechanism for nerves to respond to stimulation. Option C, entering an absolute refractory period, also does not accurately reflect the expected response to this situation.

Sara Is Holding Scott's Hand During a Scary Movie