The sympathetic nervous system
A) keeps rage and death instincts under control.
B) only operates during times of low stress.
C) permits people to react with empathy to tragic situations.
D) prepares the body to cope with a dangerous situation.
E) relaxes the body and helps digestion.

Question

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's fight or flight response, which prepares the body to cope with a dangerous or stressful situation. It increases heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, among other things.

Answer: A
 The sympathetic nervous system also helps to keep rage and death instincts under control by directing the body towards more constructive behaviors.

Answer: E
 The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for relaxing the body and aiding in digestion, not the sympathetic nervous system.

Therefore, the best choices are D and A.

The Sympathetic Nervous System