Antonio's Car Stalls in the Middle of a Railroad Crossing

question 55

Multiple Choice

Antonio's car stalls in the middle of a railroad crossing just as a train is rapidly approaching.His emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by

• A) a decreased blood sugar level.
• B) a decreased respiration rate.
• C) contraction of the arteries.
• D) dilation of his pupils.

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