If the parasympathetic nervous system is currently active, which of the following bodily functions is likely to be occurring?

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and digestion. When active, bodily functions such as digestion are likely to be occurring. Cortisol secretion (B) is under the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, not the parasympathetic nervous system. Crying (C) and orgasm (D) are complex behaviors that may involve activation of different parts of the nervous system, but are not directly related to parasympathetic activation.

If the Parasympathetic Nervous System Is Currently Active, Which of the Following