Question

What part of the nervous system would be immediately activated if you were attacked by a mugger?

Answer 1

The sympathetic nervous system reacts to danger signals and stress.

Explanation:

There are two main parts to the body's nervous system: the sympathetic system, and the parasympathetic system.

It's the sympathetic system that reacts to danger signals and stress - it will activate the "fight or flight" reaction in any sort of encounter that might contain danger - including being attacked by a mugger.

The parasympathetic system is the system that works when the body is in a calm and relaxed state. When there is no danger to protect the body from, it can take the time to heal wounds, digest food, and learn new skills.