The nervous system that allows John to return to a state of homeostasis is the a) Parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for calming the body down after the fight-or-flight response, slowing the heart rate, and promoting relaxation.
As John's heart raced and his breathing quickened from the rush of narrowly avoiding a collision, his body soon began to calm down—signals from his brain prompt nerves to slow his heart rate and breathing back to normal levels. The adrenaline rush subsides as his blood pressure decreases, and his muscles relax. John's senses gradually return to a state of calmness, allowing him to process the event and regain composure. What nervous system allows him to return to a homeostasis state?
a
Parasympathetic
b
Sympathetic
c
Somatic
d
Central
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