After Dealing with a Stressor, Our Body Attempts to Return

question 5

Multiple Choice

After dealing with a stressor, our body attempts to return itself back to normal. What system is responsible for returning our body to homeostasis at this time?

• A) the parasympathetic nervous system
• B) the autonomic nervous system
• C) the endocrine system
• D) the sympathetic nervous system

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