Malcolm is studying alone in his room when he hears a loud noise downstairs. His heart rate and respiration speed up
He wonders if a burglar has entered the house. When he looks downstairs, he sees that his cat just knocked over a plant. He begins to relax and his heart rate and breathing slow down. Which part of his nervous system is working to return him to a normal state?
a) spinal cord
b) somatic nervous system
c) parasympathetic nervous system
d) central nervous system
Answer: c
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