The nervous system most dominant while relaxing is the:
A) extrapyramidal motor system.
B) sympathetic nervous system.
C) somatic nervous system.
D) parasympathetic nervous system.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the “rest and digest” response, which helps the body relax and recover after stress or activity. It slows down heart rate and breathing, reduces blood pressure, and increases digestion and other non-emergency functions. The other options are either involved in movement (extrapyramidal motor system and somatic nervous system) or in the “fight or flight” response (sympathetic nervous system).

The Nervous System Most Dominant While Relaxing Is The