Malcolm is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise downstairs.His heartbeat increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow.He wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate.When he gets downstairs,he discovers his cat has knocked over a plant stand.His body begins to relax and return to normal.Which part of his nervous system is responsible for returning Malcolm to a normal state?
A)Parasympathetic nervous system
B)Sympathetic nervous system
C)Somatic nervous system
D)Spinal cord

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for returning the body to a normal state after the fight or flight response triggered by the sympathetic nervous system. In this situation, once Malcolm realizes there is no threat, the parasympathetic nervous system is triggered, and his body begins to relax and return to normal.

Malcolm Is Studying Alone in His Room Late at Night