Question

1. what happens to the digestive system during a state of heightened emotion?

it is shut down.
it is unfazed.
it overreacts.
it secretes digestive chemicals.

Explanation:

During heightened emotional states (like stress/fear), the body activates the fight-or-flight response. This diverts resources away from non-essential functions like digestion, effectively slowing or shutting down the digestive system temporarily.

Answer:

A. It is shut down.