What part of the nervous system would be activated to arouse the body when faced with a threat?
A) parasympathetic nervous system
B) sympathetic nervous system
C) somatic nervous system
D) central nervous system

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response in the face of a threat or stressor. It activates the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones, increases heart rate and blood pressure, and directs blood flow to the muscles and away from non-essential organs.

What Part of the Nervous System Would Be Activated to Arouse