Jamaal was driving late at night when he thought a car was following him.He was afraid,so his heart rate sped up and he began breathing faster.When he turned on a side street and the car did not follow him,he was relieved,and his heart rate and breathing slowed to return to normal rates.Which nervous system allowed Jamaal to return to a resting state?

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" functions of the body, allowing Jamaal to return to a resting state by slowing his heart rate and breathing after the perceived threat had passed.

Jamaal Was Driving Late at Night When He Thought a Car