The body is made ready for defensive action by the _____ division of the autonomic nervous system.
A) somatic nervous system
B) sympathetic nervous system
C) parasympathetic nervous system
D) none of the above

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for defensive action, commonly referred to as the "fight or flight" response. It increases heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and releases adrenaline into the bloodstream, all of which help the body to react quickly to perceived threats.

The Body Is Made Ready for Defensive Action by the _____