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


Answer: D

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