The Term "Butterflies in Your Stomach" When You Are in a Stress

Multiple Choice

The term "butterflies in your stomach" when you are in a stress response such as during public speaking is partially explained by which neurophysiological mechanism?

A) a decrease in digestive activity during sympathetic nervous system activation
B) an increase in digestive activity during sympathetic nervous system activation
C) a decrease in digestive activity during parasympathetic nervous system activation
D) an increase in digestive activity during parasympathetic nervous system activation
E) more than one of the above