You are alone in an empty parking garage when you suddenly hear footsteps behind you.Your heart races,your stomach tightens,and your mouth feels dry.Which of the following is accountable for this response?
A) sympathetic nervous system
B) parasympathetic nervous system
C) central nervous system
D) somatic nervous system

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response, which causes physiological reactions like increased heart rate, tense stomach muscles, and dry mouth in response to perceived danger or stress. In this scenario, hearing footsteps behind you in an empty parking garage could trigger the fight or flight response, leading to these physical reactions. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and relaxation, and would not be activated in this situation. The central nervous system and somatic nervous system are both involved in sensory processing and motor control, but are not primarily responsible for the physiological stress response.

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