The _____ nervous system helps to restore the body to a normal state after an emergency has passed.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for restoring the body to a normal state after an emergency or stress response (which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system) has passed. It helps to slow down heart rate, lower blood pressure, and decrease respiration and sweating, among other functions.

The _____ Nervous System Helps to Restore the Body to a Normal