When you feel content and relaxed, your _______ nervous system is likely active.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for promoting rest and relaxation, and is often active when we feel content and relaxed. The sympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, is responsible for the fight or flight response and would be active in times of stress or danger. The cranial and somatic nervous systems are not specifically involved in regulating our body's stress response.

When You Feel Content and Relaxed, Your _______ Nervous System