As Molly Is Walking Across Campus, a Car Swerves Towards

question 88

Multiple Choice

As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves towards her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilisation of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________ nervous system.

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

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Definitions:

Nutritional State

The status of an individual's health as it relates to the intake and utilization of nutrients, which can affect overall health and disease susceptibility.

Evolution

The sequence through which assorted life forms are speculated to have evolved and expanded from former states during the historical timeline of the planet.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Genetically Determined

Traits or characteristics that are influenced by genes inherited from parents.