Question

You are walking through a forest and a bear jumps out at you. The Nervous System that is immediately called into play is the:

• A. Glial System
• B. Parasympathetic System
• C. Sympathetic System
• D. Somatic System

Hint:

Sympathetic system responds to stress.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

During emergencies, the sympathetic system activates the “fight-or-flight” response, causing:

• Heart rate: Accelerates for action.
• Pupils: Dilate for enhanced vision.
• Blood flow: Redirected to muscles for rapid response.

Conversely, the parasympathetic system promotes the “rest-and-digest” state, reversing these effects to conserve energy and maintain balance.