Asked by Daisy Martinez on Sep 28, 2024

Brenda was startled when a large shadow unexpectedly passed across her living room window.When she realized that it was just a cloud passing in front of the full moon,her racing heart began to slow,and her blood pressure started to return to normal.What division of the nervous system controlled the reactions as Brenda began to relax

A)  somatic 
B)  peripheral 
C)  sympathetic 
D)  parasympathetic

Parasympathetic

Relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing down the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Somatic

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Peripheral

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something; often used to describe things that are not of primary importance.

  • Understand the operation and roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in the body's adjustments to various environments.