The Part of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Responsible

question 236

Multiple Choice

The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal is called the __________ nervous system.

• A) central
• B) somatic
• C) sympathetic
• D) parasympathetic

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Definitions:

Acute Mental Health

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Personality Disorders

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Job Loss

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