April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting by his friends. Her heart begins to pound, her hands get sweaty, and her cheeks feel hot. April's ________ has/have been activated.
A) skeletal nervous system
B) autonomic nervous system
C) somatic nervous system
D) spinal reflexes

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The autonomic nervous system regulates the body's response to stress or emotional stimuli, which includes the symptoms described by April such as a pounding heart, sweaty hands, and flushed cheeks. The other options do not fit the situation as well.

April Spots the Boy That She Has a Crush on Sitting