Hearing a loud and unexpected noise in the night activates the
A)sympathetic nervous system.
B)parasympathetic nervous system.
C)somatic nervous system.
D)enteric nervous system.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's fight or flight response, which is activated in response to a sudden and potentially threatening stimulus such as a loud and unexpected noise. This activation leads to increased heart rate, breathing rate, and adrenaline release.

Hearing a Loud and Unexpected Noise in the Night Activates