The Parasympathetic Nervous System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that controls rest among other routine functions. It is also associated with returning the body to a relaxed state.
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Physiological Changes During Parasympathetic Nervous System Activation
After a large holiday meal, you settle onto the couch to relax. You notice your breathing is slow and deep, your heart rate is calm, and you can hear your stomach gurgling as it works. Which functional division of the nervous system is most responsible for promoting this state of 'rest and digest'?