Marie's husband loves to grab her arm just as the TV show they are watching gets intense. She generally screams, and jumps backward, clutches her chest, because her heart is pounding. Maarie's ________________ nervous system is responsible for her reaction.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart rate and breathing, as well as heightened sensitivity to stimuli. Marie's reaction to her husband grabbing her arm fits this description, so the sympathetic nervous system is most likely responsible. The other choices are not as fitting with her reaction.

Marie's Husband Loves to Grab Her Arm Just as the TV