Harry is driving on the interstate highway for the first time since he obtained his license.He is nervous and wants to get off the interstate but cannot do so;his heart and pulse are racing.In this scenario,Harry's physiological responses can be best attributed to his _____ nervous system.
A)sympathetic
B)parasympathetic
C)somatic
D)central

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Harry's physiological responses, such as increased heart rate and racing pulse, are indicative of the fight-or-flight response, which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. This response is triggered in situations of perceived danger or stress, such as Harry's nervousness while driving on the interstate highway. The parasympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, is responsible for the body's rest and digest response and would not be activated in this scenario. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary motor responses and the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, neither of which play a direct role in Harry's physiological responses in this scenario.

Harry Is Driving on the Interstate Highway for the First