When the _____ branch is activated, sugar is released into the bloodstream for quick energy, the heart beats faster to supply blood to the muscles, digestion is temporarily slowed, and blood flow in the skin is restricted to reduce bleeding.
A)somatic
B)limbic
C)parasympathetic
D)sympathetic

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The description matches the activation of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, which prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses in stressful situations. The other choices (somatic, limbic, and parasympathetic) do not produce these specific physical responses.

When the _____ Branch Is Activated, Sugar Is Released into the Bloodstream