Valdez just made a toast at his brother's wedding in front of 400 people and has now returned to his seat.The next toast is taking place,and although Valdez is looking like he is paying attention,he is,in fact,calming down from the incredible stress he just went through,and the words of the next speech float right over him.Instead,he feels his heart rate return to normal,the saliva returns to his mouth,and his stomach feels much better.What part of his nervous system is responsible for the reaction he is having after the speech?
A) parasympathetic
B) sympathetic
C) somatic
D) central

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" response, which calms the body after stressful situations. The symptoms Valdez is experiencing, such as a normal heart rate and returning saliva to his mouth, suggest that his parasympathetic nervous system is engaged.

Valdez Just Made a Toast at His Brother's Wedding in Front