You are watching a horror movie. The music changes to the familiar tune you recognize as a prelude to danger. You tense up, your heart rate increases, your breathing becomes shallow, and your mouth is dry. Which branch of the nervous system has been activated?
A)somatic
B)central
C)parasympathetic
D)sympathetic

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart rate, shallow breathing, and other physiological changes in response to perceived danger or stress.

You Are Watching a Horror Movie