At a job interview, you broke out into a cold sweat and felt your heart pounding. These symptoms were most likely produced by your ________ nervous system.
A) central
B) somatic
C) parasympathetic
D) sympathetic

Question

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The symptoms described (cold sweat and pounding heart) are indicative of the fight or flight response, which is typically activated by the sympathetic nervous system. This system prepares the body for action in response to stress or danger.

At a Job Interview, You Broke Out into a Cold