After cautiously walking home and arriving safely from her late-night class,Selma notices her heart rate slows,as does her breathing.This automatic return to a normal state is due to the activity of the:
A) somatic nervous system
B) sympathetic system
C) parasympathetic system
D) endocrine system

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The parasympathetic system is responsible for restoring the body to a normal, resting state after a period of heightened arousal or activity. In this case, Selma's parasympathetic system would be responsible for slowing her heart rate and breathing back down to normal levels after the potential stress and anxiety of walking home alone at night.

After Cautiously Walking Home and Arriving Safely from Her Late-Night