Body assume "fight or flight" condition preparing for emergency situation when the ____________________is active?

Correct answer: B. SNS

  • A. CNS
  • B. SNS
  • C. PNS
  • D. None

Explanation

The sympathetic nervous system activates the fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, breathing, and alertness during emergencies. It is a division of the autonomic nervous system, not the whole CNS or PNS.

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