Question

question 17 of 30
abraham was driving home from school when he suddenly came upon a car that was on fire. he stopped, jumped out of his car, and raced to pull the driver out of the burning car. his ______ helped him have the energy to do this.
a. endocrine system
b. central nervous system
c. sympathetic nervous system
d. parasympathetic nervous system

Explanation:

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight - or - flight" response. In a stressful situation like coming upon a car on fire, the sympathetic nervous system activates. It increases heart rate, dilates pupils, and redirects blood flow to muscles, providing the energy needed to take action (like pulling the driver out). The endocrine system regulates body functions through hormones (but not the immediate energy - for - action in this context). The central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) is the control center but not the direct source of the energy - boosting response here. The parasympathetic nervous system is for "rest - and - digest" (opposite of the needed response).

Answer:

C. sympathetic nervous system