The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is agitated by a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.
A)central
B)somatic
C)parasympathetic
D)sympathetic

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for activating the "fight or flight" response in response to stressors. This involves increased heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure, as well as mobilization of energy stores to prepare the body for action.

The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Activated