After cautiously walking home and arriving safely from her late-night class, Selma notices her heart rate slows, as does her breathing.This automatic return to a normal state is due to the activity of the system.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" response, which involves slowing down of heart rate and breathing. This response helps the body return to a normal state after a stressful situation, such as walking home at night. The somatic nervous system is involved in voluntary movement, the sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for fight or flight response, and the endocrine system is responsible for the release of hormones.

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