When you have been in the alarm reaction stage and the threat is removed, the ______ nervous system takes control of the body.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for returning the body to its normal, resting state after the fight or flight response. It helps to slow down the heart rate, increase digestion, and reduce blood pressure. Therefore, after the threat has been removed and the alarm reaction stage is over, the parasympathetic nervous system takes control.

When You Have Been in the Alarm Reaction Stage and the Threat