The part of the nervous system that produces obvious signs of emotional arousal, such as increased heart and respiration, perspiration, and goose bumps, is the ________.
A) somatic branch
B) central branch
C) autonomic branch
D) parasympathetic branch

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The autonomic branch of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions, including those that are associated with emotional arousal such as increased heart rate, respiration, perspiration, and the development of goose bumps.

The Part of the Nervous System That Produces Obvious Signs