You are walking to school when you encounter a barking dog.You start sweating and contemplate whether you should run away.Which nervous system is primarily responsible for this "fight-or-flight" reaction?
A)somatic
B)sympathetic
C)parasympathetic
D)central

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response, which prepares the body to either fight or flee in response to a perceived threat. This response involves physiological changes such as increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and sweating, which help to prepare the body for rapid action.

You Are Walking to School When You Encounter a Barking