The part of the autonomic division of the nervous system that acts to prepare the body for action in stressful situations,engaging all the organism's resources to respond to a threat is known as the _____.
A)somatic division
B)sympathetic division
C)parasympathetic division
D)apathetic division

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The description given in the question is of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. This division is responsible for the body's fight or flight response in stressful situations, activating various physiological responses such as increased heart rate and respiration, dilation of the pupils, and blood flow to the muscles. Choice A (somatic division) is not part of the autonomic nervous system and controls voluntary muscle movements. Choice C (parasympathetic division) is responsible for the body's rest and digest response and opposes the effects of the sympathetic division. Choice D (apathetic division) is not a recognized division of the autonomic nervous system.

The Part of the Autonomic Division of the Nervous System