AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
After a scare passes, which system returns the body to calm?
A.Parasympathetic nervous system
B.Sympathetic nervous system
C.Somatic nervous system
D.Endocrine system
Explanation
Core Concept
The parasympathetic branch slows the heart, constricts pupils, and resumes digestion — the counterweight to fight-or-flight.
Correct Answer
AParasympathetic nervous system
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