After experiencing a stressful situation, salivation, secretion of digestive juices, and blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract return to resting levels of activity. The return to a resting state is governed by the __________ nervous system.

A. central
B. sympathetic
C. parasympathetic
D. somatic


Answer: C

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