Catherine is confronted by a man with a gun as she walks home from work one night.In this scenario,Catherine's _____ will prepare her body to run from the situation by increasing blood flow to her extremities.
A)parasympathetic nervous system
B)central nervous system
C)sympathetic nervous system
D)somatic nervous system

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for the "fight or flight" response in stressful or dangerous situations. In this scenario, Catherine is confronted by a man with a gun, which is a highly stressful and dangerous situation. The sympathetic nervous system would prepare her body to either fight the man or run away by increasing blood flow to her extremities, raising her heart rate, and increasing her breathing rate. Choice A, parasympathetic nervous system, is responsible for calming the body after the stressful situation has passed. Choice B, central nervous system, includes the brain and spinal cord and is responsible for processing and sending signals throughout the body. Choice D, somatic nervous system, is responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements.

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