Excitation is to rest as ___ is to ___.
A) autonomic; somatic
B) somatic; autonomic
C) sympathetic; parasympathetic
D) parasympathetic; sympathetic

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Excitation is related to activation or arousal, which is a function of the sympathetic nervous system. Rest is associated with relaxation or a return to baseline, which is a function of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Excitation Is to Rest as ___ Is to ___

Excitation Is to Rest as _ Is to _