Question

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 digestion rate slows down. d. all of his neurons become paralyzed for ten seconds.

Explanation:

When a person has an accident, the body's fight - or - flight response may be triggered. This causes the heart to beat faster and the breathing rate to increase to supply more oxygen and energy to the body. Option A is incorrect as not all organ systems stop working immediately in a car accident. Option C is not a typical immediate response of organ systems to an accident. Option D is also not a common immediate organ - system response.

Answer:

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