The branch of the autonomic nervous system
that restores the body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for day-to-day functioning of the organs and glands is called the _________.
a) spinal cord
b) somatic nervous system
c) sympathetic nervous system
d) parasympathetic nervous system
ANS: d
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