A division of autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stressful or energy activity, fight or flight is:

Correct answer: C. Sympathetic division

  • A. Brain
  • B. Spinal cord
  • C. Sympathetic division
  • D. parasympathetic division

Explanation

The sympathetic division mobilizes the body during danger or strenuous activity by increasing heart rate, breathing, and energy availability. The parasympathetic division generally restores the body to a resting state.

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