Lee is about to take his drivers exam. As he enters the testing room, he notices that he is feeling anxious. The physiological experience of his emotional reaction is MOST likely the result of the action of Lee's

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The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for regulating involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. It plays a key role in the physiological experience of emotions, including the activation of the "fight or flight" response during anxiety, which Lee is experiencing. This system can increase heart rate, cause sweating, and other physiological changes associated with anxiety, without conscious control.

Lee Is About to Take His Drivers Exam