In Response to a Threat, We Perspire, Breathe More Quickly

question 185

Multiple Choice

In response to a threat, we perspire, breathe more quickly, get goose bumps, and feel nauseated. These responses are controlled by the:

• A) central nervous system.
• B) peripheral nervous system.
• C) sympathetic nervous system.
• D) parasympathetic nervous system.

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