If a person needs to run away from a dangerous situation,the _____ nervous system sends blood to the person's extremities to prepare him or her for taking off.
A)central
B)somatic
C)sympathetic
D)parasympathetic

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response, which causes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and sends blood to the extremities to prepare for physical activity like running away from danger.

If a Person Needs to Run Away from a Dangerous