After cautiously walking home and arriving safely from her late-night class,Selma notices that both her heart rate and breathing slow down.This automatic return to a normal state is due to the activity of her ________ nervous system.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's rest and digest response, which includes slowing down the heart rate and breathing after a period of stress or heightened alertness, returning the body to a state of calm.

After Cautiously Walking Home and Arriving Safely from Her Late-Night