Michael almost gets into an accident in his car. How does his organ systems respond to this event?

Question

A.

All of his organ systems stop working.

B.

His heart beats faster and his breathing rate increases.

C.

His respiration rate slows down.

D.

All of his neurons become paralyzed for ten seconds.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

B. His heart beats faster and his breathing rate increases.

In a situation where a person is faced with a near-accident, the body's sympathetic nervous system is activated, leading to a "fight or flight" response. This results in an increased heart rate and faster breathing to prepare the body for immediate action.