As Bridget Is Walking Across Campus, a Bicyclist Swerves Toward

question 256

Multiple Choice

As Bridget is walking across campus, a bicyclist swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. Soon, Bridget's heart rate begins to decrease and return to a regular rhythm. This calming reaction is due to the action of Bridget's:

• A) sympathetic nervous system.
• B) skeletal nervous system.
• C) parasympathetic nervous system.
• D) somatic nervous system.