Which of the following best describes the function of the sympathetic nervous system? a. it creates equilibrium in the body. b. it arouses the body and expends energy. c. it raises the energy level of the body. d. it calms the body and conserves energy. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

B. It arouses the body and expends energy.

The sympathetic nervous system's primary process is to stimulate the body's fight-or-flight response.

  B) It arouses the body and expends energy.



The autonomic nervous system (involuntary responses) is broken down into the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.

The parasympathetic nervous system controls your "rest and digest" response, which calms body and conserves energy. The sympathetic nervous system controls your "fight or fight" response, which arouses the body and expends energy in case you need to defend yourself or flee.

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