A patient experiencing extreme emotional stress is observed to be exhibiting both tachycardia and tachypnea. Which component of the patient's nervous system is responsible for normalizing the patient's response?
1. central
2. peripheral
3. sympathetic
4. parasympathetic
Correct Answer: 4
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for returning the body's functions to normal after they have been stimulated by the sympathetic system. The central nervous system acts as a message center that translates signals from other parts of the body. These signals are transported to the central nervous system by the peripheral nervous system.
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