In times of stress,activation of the sympathetic nervous system results in the adrenal gland secreting hormones that tend to

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Activation of the sympathetic nervous system leads to the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline from the adrenal gland, which then mobilizes the body for action (fight or flight response). This response increases heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, among other physiological responses that prepare the body to face a perceived threat or stressor. Therefore, option B, "mobilize the body for action," is the correct choice. The other options do not reflect the typical response of the sympathetic nervous system in times of stress.

In Times of Stress,activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System Results