Question

question 6 of 10
what part of a runners nervous system gets her ready to go at the sound of
the starting gun?

a. sympathetic

b. somatic

c. parasympathetic

d. limbic

Explanation:

The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight - or - flight" response. When a runner hears the starting gun, the body needs to be ready for action (increased heart rate, blood flow to muscles, etc.). The somatic system controls voluntary movements but doesn't initiate the overall readiness response. The parasympathetic system is for "rest - and - digest" and calms the body. The limbic system is more about emotions and memory, not immediate physical readiness. So the sympathetic nervous system gets the runner ready.

Answer:

A. Sympathetic