Arousal of the sympathetic nervous system leads to a cascade of physiological responses also know as the
A) rest and digest response
B) fight or flight response
C) tend and befriend response
D) fear and loathing response

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body to either confront or flee from a threat. This response includes increasing heart rate, redirecting blood flow to muscles, and releasing adrenaline, among other physiological changes.

Arousal of the Sympathetic Nervous System Leads to a Cascade