After a very loud noise in her backyard woke her from a sound sleep, Ursula is lying in bed paralyzed by fear. Her heart is pounding, her face is flushed, and there is a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach. The nervous system that is responsible for Ursula's body reactions to the noise is called ___________________.
A)autonomic nervous system
B)voluntary nervous system
C)central nervous system
D)somatic nervous system

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The autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary bodily functions, including the fight-or-flight response that Ursula is experiencing (heart pounding, face flushing, etc.) in reaction to the loud noise.

After a Very Loud Noise in Her Backyard Woke Her