Claudia has just come home from a long, difficult day of writing questions for this test. As she sits down on the sofa, her heart rate and breathing slow down, her muscles relax, and her digestive system starts getting ready for food. It appears as though Claudia's __________ has been activated.

A. thalamus
B. parasympathetic nervous system
C. sympathetic system
D. somatic nervous system


Answer: B

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