Preparing the body for the "fight-or-flight" response is the role of the ________.

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

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response, which prepares the body to respond to a perceived threat or stressor. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the opposite response, the relaxation response, which is activated when the perceived threat or stressor has passed. The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions such as language, memory, and consciousness. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory information.