Many anxiety-related complaints such as trouble swallowing or breathing, or a "lump in the throat" can be traced to overactivity of the ______ nervous system.
A) somatic
B) peripheral
C) sympathetic branch of the autonomic
D) parasympathetic branch of the autonomic

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Anxiety-related symptoms such as trouble swallowing or breathing and a "lump in the throat" are often caused by overactivity of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, which controls the body's fight or flight response. This can lead to increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and muscle tension, contributing to these physical symptoms.

Many Anxiety-Related Complaints Such as Trouble Swallowing or Breathing, or a "Lump