You are sitting in a public place next to a new acquaintance to whom you are attracted. You feel this person's hand touch yours. You move your hand to return the gesture. Your heart beats faster and you feel "butterflies" in your stomach. Your hand movement was initiated by your ________ nervous system while your increased heart rate and stomach contractions were initiated by your ________ nervous system.
A) somatic; autonomic
B) autonomic; somatic
C) sympathetic; parasympathetic
D) parasympathetic; sympathetic

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The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements like moving your hand, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary responses like increased heart rate and stomach contractions.

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