During her morning walk, Iman 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 Iman. The dog begins to wag its tail, and Iman even pets the dog as she breathes a sigh of relief. As she begins the rest of her walk, Iman'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 down and returning it to a state of rest after a stressful or fearful situation, which is what Iman experiences after her encounter with the dog.

During Her Morning Walk, Iman Has Encountered a Strange Dog