Which of the Following Gets the Body Ready to Respond

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gets the body ready to respond to stimulus by moving blood to the muscles and releasing stored energy and also functions when strong emotions are experienced?

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

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Definitions:

Increased Risk

A higher likelihood of experiencing a negative outcome or condition compared to a baseline or average likelihood.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves reducing stress by managing the emotional response to a problem, rather than confronting the problem itself.

Avoiding Stressor

The act of staying away from or preventing oneself from being exposed to situations that cause stress.

Learned Helplessness

The condition of experiencing an intense lack of control, typically resulting from a traumatic incident or persistent unsuccessful efforts.