Preparing the body for the "fight-or-flight" response during threatening situations is the role of the ________.
A) sympathetic nervous system
B) cerebrum
C) parasympathetic nervous system
D) somatic nervous system
E) afferent nervous system

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for activating the "fight-or-flight" response, which prepares the body to respond to threatening situations by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as redirecting blood flow to major muscle groups.

Preparing the Body for the "Fight-Or-Flight" Response During Threatening Situations