The branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in an emergency is the __________ division.
A)central
B)secondary
C)parasympathetic
D)sympathetic

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for quick action in an emergency. It is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, increasing heart rate, dilating the pupils, and redirecting blood flow to muscles to prepare the body for action.

The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Prepares the Body