Izzy sees a leopard in her backyard.Her pupils are dilated and her heart is pounding; her breathing is shallow and rapid.Her _____ nervous system is active.
A)parasympathetic
B)sympathetic
C)apathetic
D)somatic

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The symptoms described (dilated pupils, pounding heart, shallow and rapid breathing) are all indicative of the fight or flight response, which is activated by the sympathetic nervous system in response to a perceived threat or danger. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the rest and digest response, which is not activated during this kind of situation. Apathetic and somatic nervous systems are not relevant to this scenario.

Izzy Sees a Leopard in Her Backyard