The division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies is the
A) sympathetic division.
B) parasympathetic division.
C) craniosacral division.
D) arachnoid division.
E) somatic motor division.

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for emergencies, also known as the "fight or flight" response. It increases heart rate, dilates pupils, and redirects blood flow to muscles and away from the digestive system.

The Division of the Autonomic Nervous System That Prepares the Body