Imagine you are resting comfortably on a sofa after dinner. This could be described as a state with ________.
A) increased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems
B) decreased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems
C) decreased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and increased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems
D) increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and decreased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems

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When resting after a meal, the parasympathetic nervous system is more active to promote digestion and relaxation, while the sympathetic nervous system activity decreases.

Imagine You Are Resting Comfortably on a Sofa After Dinner