Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-A loud,unexpected noise will cause this part of the autonomic nervous system to become active.

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The sympathetic nervous system becomes active in response to a loud, unexpected noise.

Answer: J
 The autonomic nervous system includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which control involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Answer: I
 The reticular activating system is responsible for regulating arousal and wakefulness, and can be activated by sensory input such as a loud noise.

Note: None of the other terms listed are directly involved in the body's response to a loud, unexpected noise.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct