Question

When the cat's amygdala is electrically stimulated the cat prepares to attack by hissing and arching its back. Which division of the autonomic nervous system is activated by such stimulation? A. somaticB. parasympatheticC. central D. sympathetic E. sensorimotor Incorrect

Answer 1

Option-D

Step-by-step explanation:

The network of neurons which gets activated in the condition of stress that is fear or anger is known as Sympathetic nervous system.

During stress conditions, this system prepares the body physically and mentally either to fight or flight by controlling the production of hormones through activation of specific neuron network in the body. Mainly the adrenaline and norepinephrine which act and produces the response like increased heartbeat, sweating and other.

Thus, D)sympathetic is the correct answer.