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The response of the sympathetic nervous system is known as:

Correct answer: B. Flight response

  • A. Autonomic response
  • B. Flight response
  • C. Somatic response
  • D. Reflex response

Explanation

The response of the sympathetic nervous system is often referred to as the "fight or flight" response. This is the body's rapid involuntary reaction to a situation perceived as stressful or dangerous. It prepares the body to either confront (fight) or flee from (flight) the threat.

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