The sympathetic nervous system acts like the ________ of a car, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system acts more like a/an ________.
A) brake; radiator
B) spark plug; accelerator
C) accelerator; brake
D) radiator; spark plug

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which is like an accelerator in a car. On the other hand, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for calming the body down and returning it to a restful state, which is like a brake. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

The Sympathetic Nervous System Acts Like the ________ of a Car