What subdivision of the autonomic nervous system is MOST associated with returning the body to a normal,resting state?
A)the central nervous system
B)the parasympathetic nervous system
C)the sympathetic nervous system
D)the somatic nervous system

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for returning the body to its normal, resting state. It is sometimes referred to as the "rest and digest" system because it slows down the heart rate, breathing, and other bodily functions that were activated by the sympathetic nervous system during a stress response. The parasympathetic system has the opposite effect of the sympathetic system, which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response.

What Subdivision of the Autonomic Nervous System Is MOST Associated