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.
A) somatic
B) sympathetic
C) parasympathetic
D) skeletal

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The physiological reactions that Jana experienced during her first driving lesson, such as a racing heart, sweaty palms, and tension in her muscles, are all symptoms of the fight or flight response. This response involves the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which prepares the body for action in response to a perceived threat or stressor. The other options (somatic, parasympathetic, and skeletal) are not involved in the fight or flight response.

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