If a deer jumps in front of your car while you are driving, the stress response that is initially activated is the:
A) parasympathetic nervous system.
B) cortisol system.
C) conservation system.
D) sympathetic nervous system.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which is activated in stressful situations such as a deer jumping in front of a car. This system prepares the body to either confront or flee from perceived threats by increasing heart rate, redirecting blood flow to essential areas, and releasing adrenaline, among other physiological changes.

If a Deer Jumps in Front of Your Car While