The major function of the sympathetic nervous system is to:
A) orchestrate the stress response.
B) coordinate fine motor movement.
C) determine proprioception.
D) perceive stereognosis.

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Stimulation of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for emergencies for fight or flight (stress response). The cerebellum plays a key role in the coordination of fine motor movements. Recognition of body parts and awareness of body position (proprioception) are dependent on the parietal lobe. Stereognosis is the ability to perceive the weight and form of solid objects by touch and is not under sympathetic control.

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