Which Part of the Nervous System Readies the Body for Vigorous

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which part of the nervous system readies the body for vigorous "fight or flight" activities?

• A) the somatic nervous system
• B) the thalamus
• C) the parasympathetic nervous system
• D) the sympathetic nervous system

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