When the teacher was handing out this test,you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased,your palms got sweaty,and your hand shook a little.Your pretest behaviors were triggered by the ________.Upon completion of the exam,your body returned to its normal state by way of the ________.

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The fight or flight response, which occurs in response to stress or fear, is triggered by the sympathetic nervous system. This response increases heart rate, respiration rate, and causes sweating. Once the stressor (in this case, the test) is over, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over to return the body to its normal state, slowing heart rate and respiration rate. Therefore, the best answer is B.

When the Teacher Was Handing Out This Test,you Noticed That