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

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The sympathetic nervous system is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for reacting to stressful events and coordinating bodily arousal, also known as the "fight or flight" response. This response prepares the body to deal with a perceived threat by increasing heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure while decreasing digestion and other bodily functions.

The Part of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Responsible