Rashaun saw something terrifying. His muscles tensed, he began breathing more rapidly, and he began to sweat. Having taken introductory psychology course, Rashaun knew that the __________ division of his __________ nervous system had been activated.

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, which includes increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and sweating when faced with a threat.

Rashaun Saw Something Terrifying