Which part of the nervous system readies the body for "fight or flight" activities?

A) parasympathetic nervous system
B) somatic nervous system
C) peripheral nervous system
D) sympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including the nerves and ganglia.