A criminal is in a police lineup.He is breathing quickly,his heart is racing,and his blood pressure is highly elevated.In addition,his stomach feels uneasy.What is the most likely source of these symptoms?

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The symptoms described indicate activation of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion, especially in response to stress and danger (such as being in a police lineup as a criminal). The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movement, the hippocampus is primarily involved in memory, and the thalamus relays sensory information to the brain.

A Criminal Is in a Police Lineup