After Narrowly Avoiding a Collision on His Way to School

question 32

Essay

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

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Definitions:

Amoeboids

Organisms characterized by their ability to change shape due to the movement of their pseudopodia, aiding in locomotion and feeding.

Euglenids

Unicellular organisms that are mostly autotrophic, belonging to the kingdom Protista.

Dinoflagellates

A group of single-celled organisms found in marine and freshwater environments, known for their role in algal blooms and as a food source in aquatic food chains.

Supergroup

Systematic term used to classify the major groups of eukaryotes based on DNA similarities.