The “fight-or-flight” reaction is associated with which ANS…

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The “fight-оr-flight” reаctiоn is аssоciаted with which ANS division?

DiаMed is оne оf the lаrgest phаrmaceutical cоmpanies marketing a broad spectrum of pre-diabetes and diabetes medications. DiaMed has recently researched, developed and is selling a new prescriptive drug for the early prevention of diabetes. It is advertising the drug in pill form as “the modern, safe and effective means of preventing Type 2 Diabetes.” During the pre-approval clinical trials, DiaMed learned of a remote risk of permanent loss of eyesight associated with the use of the pills but did not issue any warnings.   Pam is a pre-diabetic and saw the advertisement for the DiaMed pills. She asked her physician, Doc, to prescribe the pills for her to delay the onset of diabetes. When DiaMed announced FDA approval of the pills, Doc was concerned that the ingredients in the pills might have an impact on eyesight. He was invited to attend a presentation by DiaMed for physicians about the clinical trials and the side effects of the pills but he was too busy to attend. He told Pam that he was unsure about any risks to her eyesight but that he had not heard any reports from DiaMed about loss of eyesight by users of the pill. And, he added, “it was the most modern, safe and effective way of preventing Type 2 diabetes on the market today, so I’ll give you a prescription.” After she started taking the pills, Pam experienced vision problems and within a few months she was on the verge of completely losing her eyesight. She stopped taking the pills and saw another physician who advised her to undergo surgery to restore her eyesight. Pam has filed a products liability action against DiaMed and a malpractice action against Doc. As to each action, what is the likely outcome? Discuss fully.