The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal is called the __________ nervous system.
A) central
B) somatic
C) sympathetic
D) parasympathetic

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for activating the body's fight or flight response to stress, increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and redirecting blood flow to muscles. This is in contrast to the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for calming the body down and maintaining homeostasis.

The Part of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Responsible