The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal is called the __________ nervous system

a) central
b) somatic
c) sympathetic
d) parasympathetic


Ans: c) sympathetic

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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