Esma is walking home through a dark alley when she suddenly hears a noise.Which stress response system will be most effective in the first few minutes?

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In the first few minutes of a potential threat, the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) will be most effective in activating the fight or flight response to help Esma deal with the situation. The SNS quickly releases adrenaline and other stress hormones to prepare the body for action, increasing heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure to help Esma either defend herself or run away from the danger. The HPA axis takes longer to activate and is more effective in prolonged stress situations.

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