The _________ nervous system returns the body to normal functioning after a stressful period.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions, which allows the body to return to normal functioning after a stressful period. It lowers heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure while increasing digestion and promoting relaxation. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response during a stressful period, and the somatic nervous system controls voluntary muscle movements. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord and is responsible for coordinating and processing information.

The _________ Nervous System Returns the Body to Normal Functioning