Part of the thrill some people feel from riding roller coasters comes from the beating heart, dry mouth, and sweaty palms they get as the roller coaster slowly climbs the first hill

These physiological responses are all caused by the _______________ division of the autonomic nervous system.

FIll in the blank with correct word.

Answer: sympathetic nervous system
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response of an increased heart rate, perspiration, dilated pupils, and decreased salivary flow—responses that prepare the body for action. It is one half of the autonomic nervous system.