Your instructor has just decided not to give the pop test that was announced at the beginning of class.The class breathes a collective "sigh of relief." This relief is best explained by which nervous system?
A) somatic
B) central
C) parasympathetic
D) sympathetic

Question

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for slowing down bodily functions and promoting relaxation. The relief felt by the class is a result of the parasympathetic nervous system's activation, leading to a decrease in sympathetic nervous system activation (which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response).

Your Instructor Has Just Decided Not to Give the Pop