Mr.Crimini has been to the emergency room five times in the past month with complaints of rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing.Each time the doctors have ruled out a heart attack and have suggested that Mr.Crimini is experiencing a reaction to stress.Which of the following best explains Mr.Crimini's stress response?

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Mr.Crimini's symptoms of rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing suggest an elevated level of autonomic reactivity. This means that his body is reacting strongly to stress and his sympathetic nervous system is activated, leading to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and difficulty breathing.

MrCrimini Has Been to the Emergency Room Five Times in the Past