It is the morning of a big test.You are very nervous about it.Your heart is racing and your blood pressure is increased.You are feeling the effects of the ___ division of the ___ nervous system.
A) parasympathetic--autonomic
B) parasympathetic--somatic
C) sympathethic--autonomic
D) sympathetic--somatic
E) autonomic--somatic

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response, which includes increased heart rate, blood pressure, and other physiological responses to stress or danger. This corresponds to the described situation of being nervous before a big test. The parasympathetic division, on the other hand, promotes relaxation and can slow down heart rate and blood pressure. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements of skeletal muscles, which is not relevant to this scenario.

It Is the Morning of a Big Test