A large dog runs toward you, and your heart and breathing rates increase. Which division of your autonomic nervous system has been activated?

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart and breathing rates in response to stress or perceived threats, such as a large dog running toward you.

A Large Dog Runs Toward You, and Your Heart and Breathing