When Jana took her first driving lesson, she experienced a number of physiological reactions, such as a racing heart, sweaty palms, and tension in her muscles. These physiological reactions involved the activation of her _____ nervous system.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which causes physiological reactions such as increased heart rate, sweating, and muscle tension. These are common reactions during situations that cause stress or anxiety, such as learning to drive.

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