The parasympathetic nervous system ____.
A) governs organs during times of stress
B) is a branch of the somatic nervous system
C) helps return heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration to normal levels
D) governs voluntary motor actions

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The parasympathetic nervous system helps return heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration to normal levels, particularly after periods of stress. It is not responsible for governing voluntary motor actions and is not a branch of the somatic nervous system.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System ____