During the initial shock phase of the general adaptation syndrome,the hypothalamus and lower brain structures activate the ____ and the ____ to prepare you for action by slowing your digestion,accelerating your heart rate,raising your blood sugar,and cooling your body with perspiration.

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The initial shock phase of the general adaptation syndrome involves the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system. The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for action by triggering responses such as accelerated heart rate and cooling perspiration, while the endocrine system releases hormones that raise blood sugar levels and affect other bodily functions.

During the Initial Shock Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome,the