One Evening Rory Was Walking to the Dorm from the Gym

Multiple Choice

One evening Rory was walking to the dorm from the gym when she was stopped by two men who demanded her money. Since she was a good athlete, Rory decided to make a run for it. Pretending to open her purse, she suddenly turned and dashed off. Although pursued, Rory outran her assailants. During this incident, which part of Rory's nervous system was most directly responsible for her successful escape?

A) midbrain
B) parasympathetic nervous system
C) forebrain
D) sympathetic nervous system