After arguing with her husband over dinner, Sue developed a stomachache. This was probably because her ___________________________.
A) sympathetic nervous system activated and shut down digestion during the argument
B) parasympathetic nervous system activated and shut down digestion during the argument
C) endocrine system sent out too many hormones to her stomach
D) central nervous system signaled for too much acid to be produced in her stomach

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, which can inhibit digestion during stressful situations like an argument.

After Arguing with Her Husband Over Dinner, Sue Developed a Stomachache