Which nervous system usually maintains a heart rate of 72 beats per minute?
A)sympathetic nervous system
B)parasympathetic nervous system
C)central nervous system
D)somatic nervous system

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The parasympathetic nervous system usually maintains a heart rate of 72 beats per minute. It is responsible for slowing down heart rate, whereas the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing heart rate. The central nervous system is responsible for coordinating and controlling the activities of the entire nervous system, while the somatic nervous system is responsible for the voluntary control of skeletal muscles.

Which Nervous System Usually Maintains a Heart Rate of 72