The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated during emotional arousal is the .
A)parasympathetic branch
B)sympathetic branch
C)central branch
D)peripheral branch

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The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is activated during emotional arousal. This branch is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration in response to a perceived threat. Conversely, the parasympathetic branch is responsible for the "rest and digest" response, slowing heart rate and promoting digestion. The central and peripheral branches are not specific divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Activated