Michael almost gets into an accident in his car. How does his organ systems respond to this event?
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.
B. His heart beats faster and his breathing rate increases.
This response is a natural physiological reaction of the sympathetic nervous system in response to stress or danger, also known as the "fight or flight" response. The increased heart rate and breathing rate are designed to provide the body with more oxygen and energy to respond to the potential threat.