As Bridget is walking across campus,a bicyclist swerves toward her.Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way.Soon,Bridget's heart rate begins to decrease and return to a regular rhythm.This calming reaction is due to the action of Bridget's:
A)somatic nervous system.
B)skeletal nervous system.
C)parasympathetic nervous system.
D)sympathetic nervous system.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for restoring the body to a state of calm or homeostasis after a stress response triggered by the sympathetic nervous system. In this case, Bridget's heart rate decreasing and returning to regular rhythm after the initial response to the bicyclist's swerve suggests that her parasympathetic nervous system has taken over.

As Bridget Is Walking Across Campus,a Bicyclist Swerves Toward Her