Nathan's roommate just startled him by jumping out from behind a chair and yelling 'boo'.As soon as Nathan realized that this was just a gag,what part of his nervous system would help him calm down?
A) the sympathetic nervous system
B) the parasympathetic nervous system
C) somatic nervous system
D) central nervous system

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The parasympathetic nervous system activates the body's "rest and digest" response, which helps to calm down after a stressor. In contrast, the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which is activated during a stressor. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements, while the central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

Nathan's Roommate Just Startled Him by Jumping Out from Behind