The activity of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
a. is most pronounced in calm situations
b. prepares an organism for emergencies
c. controls voluntary muscle activity
d. allows for emotions to be experienced
b
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).