Byron's car skidded across the rain-slicked road, into oncoming traffic.He was able to regain control and avoid an accident.As he sat in his car on the side of the road his blood pressure decreased and his heartbeat slowed.Byron's blood pressure and heart rate returned to normal levels due to activity within his:
A)somatic nervous system
B)sympathetic nervous system
C)parasympathetic nervous system
D)cerebellum

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for returning the body to its normal state after a stressful or emergency situation. This includes slowing the heart rate and decreasing blood pressure. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A (somatic nervous system) is responsible for voluntary movements and sensation, option B (sympathetic nervous system) is responsible for the fight or flight response, and option D (cerebellum) is responsible for coordination and balance. None of these options fit the scenario described in the question.

Byron's Car Skidded Across the Rain-Slicked Road, into Oncoming Traffic