Leslie has eaten lunch and relaxes on the couch with a good book.At that moment in time,the ____ nervous system is stimulating her body to increase digestion and obtain more nutrients from the food she ate.
A) central
B) parasympathetic
C) sympathetic
D) somatic

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for promoting rest and digest states in the body, which includes increasing digestion and nutrient absorption. This is the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the fight or flight response and would not be stimulated during a relaxed state like reading a book on the couch. The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord and is not involved in digestion or nutrient absorption. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements of the muscles and would not be involved in digestion either.

Leslie Has Eaten Lunch and Relaxes on the Couch with a Good