The autonomic nervous system consists of two parts: the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. The sympathetic division is responsible for which type of response?
A) Slowing of the heart rate
B) Constriction of the air passages in the lungs
C) Fight-or-flight responses
D) Stimulation of digestion
E) Rest-and-digest responses

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight responses, preparing the body for action by increasing heart rate, dilating air passages, and other physiological changes.

The Autonomic Nervous System Consists of Two Parts: the Sympathetic