You are startled by someone suddenly touching you on the shoulder from behind. Your breathing becomes more shallow, and your heart begins beating faster and stronger. This is because of a(n) _____ discharge

a. sympathetic
b. parasympathetic
c. acetylcholine
d. sympatholytic


A

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