You are relaxing, having a snack and watching TV, when suddenly the entire house begins to shake violently. The activity of your _____ quickly decreases, while that of your _____ increases.
A) somatic nervous system; autonomic nervous system
B) autonomic nervous system; somatic nervous system
C) sympathetic division; parasympathetic division
D) sympathetic division; somatic nervous system
E) parasympathetic division; sympathetic division

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In a situation where you experience sudden stress or danger, such as a house shaking violently, your body's fight or flight response is activated. This response is governed by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, which increases activity to prepare the body to either confront or flee from the threat. Conversely, the parasympathetic division, which is responsible for rest and digestion activities, decreases its activity.

You Are Relaxing, Having a Snack and Watching TV, When