During her morning walk, Vicki has encountered a strange dog and fear has enveloped her.Just then the dog's owner appears, pets his dog, and introduces himself and his dog to Vicki.The dog begins to wag its tail, and Vicki even pets the dog as she breathes a sigh of relief.As she begins the rest of her walk, Vicki's heart rate begins to slow down and her formerly sweaty palms are now dry.Her calmer demeanor is due to which nervous system?
A) somatic
B) central
C) sympathetic
D) parasympathetic

Question

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for calming the body after a stressful or fearful situation. It slows down heart rate, reduces blood pressure, and allows the body to rest and digest. In this scenario, Vicki's change from a fearful state to a calm state is due to the parasympathetic nervous system taking over.

During Her Morning Walk, Vicki Has Encountered a Strange Dog