The branch of the autonomic nervous system that restores the body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for calming you down is called the ________.
A)spinal cord
B)somatic nervous system
C)sympathetic nervous system
D)parasympathetic nervous system

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The question specifically asks for the branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for calming the body down, which is the parasympathetic nervous system. Options A and B are incorrect as they refer to different parts of the nervous system and option C is incorrect as the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response, not calming the body down.

The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Restores the Body