Malcolm is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise downstairs.His heartbeat increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow.He wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate.When he gets downstairs he discovers his cat has knocked over a plant stand.His body begins to relax and return to normal.Which part of his nervous system is responsible for returning Malcolm to a normal state?
A)central
B)peripheral
C)sympathetic
D)parasympathetic

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for slowing down the body's response to stress and returning it to a state of relaxation. In this scenario, Malcolm's body responds with a fight or flight response, which is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system. However, when he discovers that there is no real danger, his body returns to normal through the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Malcolm Is Studying Alone in His Room Late at Night