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Claudia has just come home from a long, difficult day of writing questions for this test. As she sits down on the sofa, her heart rate and breathing slow down, her muscles relax, and her digestive system starts getting ready for food. It appears as though Claudia's ____ has been activated.
 
  a. thalamus
  b. parasympathetic nervous system
  c. amygdala
  d. somatic nervous system

Question 2

While Bonnie is getting ready for her first date with Juan, her heart is racing and her blood pressure is high because she is excited and nervous. While dining, Bonnie becomes calm and relaxed. While getting ready, Bonnie's ____ nervous system was activated. While dining, Bonnie's ____ nervous system was activated.
 
  a. peripheral; autonomic
  b. autonomic; peripheral
  c. parasympathetic; sympathetic
  d. sympathetic; parasympathetic



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d



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