Imagine that you just had a "close call" while driving, but now you feel your body returning to normal. Which part of your nervous system is controlling this return to normalcy?
A) somatic nervous system
B) peripheral nervous system
C) sympathetic nervous system
D) parasympathetic nervous system

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for counterbalancing the response of the sympathetic nervous system during stressful or dangerous situations. After a close call while driving, the sympathetic nervous system would have been activated to prepare the body for action (increased heart rate, sweating, etc.). Once the danger has passed, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over to return the body to its normal state.

Imagine That You Just Had a "Close Call" While Driving