Allen Is in His House Alone Late at Night When

question 248

Multiple Choice

Allen is in his house alone late at night when he hears a loud, frightening noise. His heart begins pounding, his senses sharpen, and his muscles tense up. Allen's reaction
Is due to the activity of his ______ nervous system.

• A) sympathetic
• B) parasympathetic
• C) somatic
• D) central

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