The _____ is the branch of the autonomic nervous system that is most active during processes that restore the body's reserves of energy.

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The parasympathetic division is responsible for "rest and digest" activities that conserve and restore the body's reserves of energy. It slows down heart rate, increases digestion, and conserves energy. On the other hand, the sympathetic division is responsible for the "fight or flight" response which increases heart rate, dilates pupils, and decreases digestion, redirecting energy towards the muscles to respond to a perceived threat.

The _____ Is the Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System