Answer:
A. True
The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for stressful situations that require energy expenditure, such as by increasing heartbeat and respiratory rate to flee from a threatening situation
Explanation:
The autonomic nervous system has two kinds of nerve system, the parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is connected to the internal organs of an organism which is automatic and regulates and control these organs even without consciousness of the organism. Under stressful situations, the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated and prepares the organism in a fight or flight response by increasing the heart rate and increasing flow of blood to the muscles while decreasing the flow of blood to the skin. The overall result is to make the organism ready for an imminent danger.
