A part of the nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies is the _____ division.
A)parasympathetic
B)sympathetic
C)somatic
D)adaptive

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The sympathetic division of the nervous system prepares the body for emergencies by increasing the heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure, and redirecting blood flow to the muscles and away from non-essential organs such as the digestive system. This is known as the fight or flight response.

A Part of the Nervous System That Prepares the Body