Which of the following situations is most likely to involve the action of the parasympathetic nervous system?
A. After a satisfying evening meal, Callum relaxes in front of the television.
B. Walking toward her car in a deserted parking garage one night, Danica is surprised by a strange man, who appears from nowhere.
C. Brooke's finger accidentally grazes a hot iron, and she immediately jerks her hand away.
D. Gordon walks through a dark alley and is confronted by an angry dog.
Answer: A
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