Claudia has just come home from a long,difficult day of writing questions for this test.As she sits down on the sofa,her heart rate and breathing slow down,her muscles relax,and her digestive system starts getting ready for food.It appears as though Claudia's ____ has been activated.

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The symptoms mentioned in the scenario, such as slowed heart rate, relaxed muscles, and preparation for food indicate activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest and digestion. The thalamus is a sensory relay center in the brain, the amygdala plays a role in emotional processing, and the somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements.

Claudia Has Just Come Home from a Long,difficult Day of Writing