The heightened physical arousal that characterizes the fight-or-flight response involves the _____ branch of the nervous system.
A)spinal
B)somatic
C)sympathetic
D)parasympathetic

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The fight-or-flight response involves the sympathetic branch of the nervous system, which increases heart rate, dilates pupils, and prepares the body for a physical response to a perceived threat. The parasympathetic branch, on the other hand, is responsible for calming the body and conserving energy after the threat has passed.

The Heightened Physical Arousal That Characterizes the Fight-Or-Flight Response Involves