If the nervous system is like a car, then the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system would be most like the ___________.
A)steering wheel and the engine
B)gas pedal and the brake pedal
C)taillights and the headlights
D)front seat and the back seat

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are part of the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary body functions. The sympathetic nervous system is like the gas pedal, activating the "fight or flight" response, increasing heart rate, and releasing adrenaline. The parasympathetic nervous system is like the brake pedal, promoting the "rest and digest" response, slowing down the heart rate, and conserving energy.

If the Nervous System Is Like a Car, Then the Sympathetic