As Bridget is walking through a parking lot, a bicyclist swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm’s way. Soon, Bridget’s heart begins to decrease and return to a regular rhythm. This calming reaction is due to the action of Bridget’s
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It sounds to me like the calming reaction would be due to her parasympathetic nervous system, as she was originally in fight or flight mode and had a sympathetic nervous system reaction.
I agree with Kelsey.
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