Question

preparing the body for the \fight-or-flight\ response is the role of the ______.
○ somatic nervous system
○ cerebrum
○ parasympathetic division
○ sympathetic division

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, not fight - or - flight.
• The cerebrum is involved in higher - order functions like thinking, not fight - or - flight response.
• The parasympathetic division is for "rest - and - digest", not fight - or - flight.
• The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for the "fight - or - flight" response by activating physiological changes like increased heart rate, dilated pupils, etc.

Answer:

D. sympathetic division