Question

question 1 of 10 if you are startled by a sudden loud noise, your ______ nervous system is activated. a. somatic b. sympathetic c. autonomic d. parasympathetic

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (somatic): Controls voluntary movements, not related to startle response.
• Option B (sympathetic): Part of the autonomic system, activates "fight - or - flight" during stress/startle.
• Option C (autonomic): Broad category; the specific part here is sympathetic, so C is less specific.
• Option D (parasympathetic): Promotes "rest - and - digest", opposite of startle response.

The sympathetic nervous system is activated in a startle (stress) situation.

Answer:

B. sympathetic