When you are very nervous, perhaps before you must speak in front of your class, you notice that your mouth is dry and your heart is racing. This is most likely due to stimulation by the
A) enteric division of your autonomic nervous system.
B) sympathetic division of your autonomic nervous system.
C) parasympathetic division of your autonomic nervous system.

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart rate and dry mouth. These symptoms are often experienced in situations of stress or nervousness, such as public speaking.

When You Are Very Nervous, Perhaps Before You Must Speak