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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

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General Science - Physics (Basics)
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
AParasympathetic Nervous System
BSomatic Nervous System
CCentral Nervous System
DSympathetic Nervous System
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand autonomic nervous system divisions

    The autonomic nervous system has sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions controlling involuntary functions.
  2. Step 2: Identify 'fight or flight' role

    The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and releasing adrenaline.
  3. Final Answer:

    Sympathetic Nervous System → Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    'Fight or flight' response = Sympathetic Nervous System ✅
Quick Trick: Sympathetic = 'Sympathy for action' in emergencies.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing parasympathetic (rest and digest) with sympathetic.
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