Your roommate has accused you of stealing money from her. Your racing heart and rapid breathing are triggered by your _______ nervous system.
A) parasympathetic
B) sympathetic
C) somatic
D) sensory

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes an increase in heart rate and breathing rate when under stress or threat. In this situation, the accusation of stealing money is stressful and would activate the sympathetic nervous system.

Your Roommate Has Accused You of Stealing Money from Her