After a good meal, Jane is relaxing comfortably as her food digests, suggesting her _____ nervous system is in control. When she is frightened by a loud noise, Jane's digestion is inhibited and her heartbeat accelerates, suggesting her _____ nervous system is in control.

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The parasympathetic nervous system controls rest and digestion, while the sympathetic nervous system controls the body's responses to stress and danger, such as accelerating the heartbeat.

After a Good Meal, Jane Is Relaxing Comfortably as Her