A criminal is in a police lineup. He is breathing quickly, his heart is racing, and his blood pressure is sky-high. In addition, his stomach feels bad. The symptoms of stress that he is experiencing are produced by the

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The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the physiological responses to stress, including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and rapid breathing, as it controls the body's involuntary functions.  The ANS regulates the activities of the body's organs and smooth muscles. It also gets adrenaline flowing from the adrenal glands, which in turn signal other organs to do their work, continuing a complex cycle of events that is physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral.

A Criminal Is in a Police Lineup