The part of the autonomic nervous system that helps slow the heart rate is the:
A)sympathetic branch.
B)parasympathetic branch.
C)somatic nervous system.
D)peripheral nervous system.

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The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system helps slow down bodily functions, including the heart rate. The sympathetic branch, on the other hand, increases heart rate and prepares the body for action or stress. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary actions, while the peripheral nervous system includes both the autonomic and somatic branches.

The Part of the Autonomic Nervous System That Helps Slow