The _____ nervous system is responsible for fight or flight, whereas the _____ nervous system is responsible for calming us and conserving energy.
A)central; peripheral
B)parasympathetic; sympathetic
C)sympathetic; parasympathetic
D)autonomic; somatic

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response, activating physiological changes that prepare the body for action. The parasympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, is responsible for "rest and digest" functions, calming the body and conserving energy after the need for the fight or flight response has passed.

The _____ Nervous System Is Responsible for Fight or Flight