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 the __________nervous system.
A) somatic
B) central
C) sympathetic
D) parasympathetic

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response, which includes slowing down heart rate and decreasing sweat production. In this scenario, once Vicki feels safe and her fear subsides, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over and helps to calm her down.

During Her Morning Walk,Vicki Has Encountered a Strange Dog and Fear