The autonomic system that gets the body ready for "fight or flight" is the
A)parasympathetic nervous system.
B)sympathetic nervous system.
C)somatic motor nervous system.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for "fight or flight" responses in stressful or dangerous situations. It increases heart rate, dilates airways, and diverts blood flow to skeletal muscles, among other responses. The parasympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, promotes rest and relaxation. The somatic motor nervous system controls voluntary movements of muscles.

The Autonomic System That Gets the Body Ready for "Fight