When watching a horror movie, Mark was frightened by a scene; he reacted by dropping the glass of soda that he was holding. This reaction is linked to the __________.
A)ventral hypothalamus
B)sympathetic nervous system
C)parasympathetic nervous system
D)lateral hypothalamus

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Mark's reaction of dropping the glass of soda is a physical response to fear, which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, also known as the body's "fight or flight" response. This response prepares the body to either fight off the perceived threat or run away from it.

When Watching a Horror Movie, Mark Was Frightened by a Scene;