When walking home,a neighbor's large,aggressive dog gets loose and begins chasing you.You begin running to flee from the dog,scanning for the best possible escape route as you do so.What division of the nervous system is LEAST active during this flight?
A)sympathetic
B)parasympathetic
C)somatic
D)central

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which is activated in situations of danger or stress. When running from a dog, the sympathetic nervous system would be highly active, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration to prepare the body for action.

When Walking Home,a Neighbor's Large,aggressive Dog Gets Loose and Begins