The sympathetic nervous system acts like the _______________ of a car,whereas the parasympathetic nervous system acts more like a/an _______________.
A)spark plug; accelerator
B)accelerator; brake
C)radiator; spark plug
D)brake; radiator

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for activating the body's fight or flight response, like an accelerator pushing the car to go faster. The parasympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, helps the body relax and promotes rest and digestion, like a brake that slows the car down. Therefore, the best choice is B, where the sympathetic nervous system is compared to an accelerator and the parasympathetic nervous system is compared to a brake.

The Sympathetic Nervous System Acts Like the _______________ of a Car,whereas