Shawna is skydiving for the first time.When she jumps out of the plane,she feels intense arousal and fear,which are activated by the ________;when she lands safely,she calms down and feels a sense of relief,which is produced by the ________.
A) parasympathetic division;sympathetic division
B) thalamus;amygdala
C) amygdala;hypothalamus
D) sympathetic division;parasympathetic division

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes arousal and fear. The parasympathetic division is responsible for "rest and digest" response, which promotes relaxation and a sense of calm. Therefore, Shawna's arousal and fear during skydiving are activated by the sympathetic division, and her sense of relief after landing safely is produced by the parasympathetic division.

Shawna Is Skydiving for the First Time