As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves towards her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilisation of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________ nervous system.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes the mobilization of energy and increased heart rate and sweating. This is the system that would have been activated in Molly's situation.

As Molly Is Walking Across Campus, a Car Swerves Towards