After Cautiously Walking Home and Arriving Safely from Her Late-Night

question 24

Multiple Choice

After cautiously walking home and arriving safely from her late-night class,Selma notices her heart rate slows,as does her breathing.This automatic return to a normal state is due to the activity of the:

• A) somatic nervous system
• B) sympathetic system
• C) parasympathetic system
• D) endocrine system

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