Brendan must give an oral presentation in 10 min, at the start of his class. In response to this "threat" ______.
A) Brendan's parasympathetic nervous system becomes active
B) norepinephrine is secreted
C) Brendan's pupils constrict
D) the activity of Brendan's digestive system increases

Question

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The threat of giving an oral presentation would activate the sympathetic nervous system, leading to the secretion of norepinephrine, which prepares the body for fight-or-flight response. The other options are not directly related to the nervous system's response to stress.

Brendan Must Give an Oral Presentation in 10 Min, at the Start