With respect to the nervous system, excitation is to rest as _______ is to ________
a) somatic; autonomic
b) central; peripheral
c) parasympathetic; sympathetic
d) sympathetic; parasympathetic
ANS: D, The sympathetic nervous system activates the fight-or-flight response, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system returns the body to rest.
Psychology
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