As he slowly gets up to investigate, his heart begins to race, his mouth is dry, and he begins to sweat; his<u> "sympathetic nervous system" </u>has been activated.
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is a piece of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which likewise incorporates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).
The sympathetic nervous system ordinarily capacities to create restricted alterations, (for example, perspiring as a reaction to an expansion in temperature) and reflex modifications of the cardiovascular framework. Under states of pressure, be that as it may, the whole thoughtful sensory system is enacted, delivering a prompt, boundless reaction called the fight or-flight reaction.
The brown paper bag test was a type of discrimination in the United States. A brown paper bag was a way to determine wether or not an individual could have certain privileges. Only individuals with a skin color that is the same color or lighter than the paper bag were allowed.