After Narrowly Avoiding a Collision on His Way to School

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Short Answer

After narrowly avoiding a collision on his way to school, Mike notices as he continues to drive that his heart rate and breathing are rapid and his muscles are tense.Mike is feeling the effects of the __________ nervous system.

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Definitions:

Sweet Peas

Fragrant flowering plants known scientifically as Lathyrus odoratus, popular in gardens for their colorful and aromatic flowers.

Leaf Abscission

The process by which plants naturally shed their leaves as a part of seasonal changes, growth regulation, or in response to stress conditions.

Chlorophyll

A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants and algae, responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

Anthocyanins

Class of red water-soluble plant pigments.