You see a vicious-looking squirrel getting ready to attack you.

What specific part of the nervous system would be activated to prepare you for this fight-or-flight encounter?

A) Somatic

B) Sympathetic

C) Parasympathetic

D) Central

E) Endocrine

B) Sympathetic

Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system has two parts parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system.

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for regulating the body's immediate response to a stimulus i. e., the fight, flight or freeze response. It is always active which is necessary to maintain homeostasis.

Hence, the question is referring to the sympathetic nervous system.