Question

Arden's heart rate and respiration are slowing, and her digestion is facilitated. Her _____ nervous system has become active.

Answer 1

Answer: Parasympathetic

Explanation:

Parasympathetic nervous system is one of the three divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

There are times when this system slows down the heart rate and digestive system in order to conserve energy. It increases the intestinal and gland activity of the body.

It relaxes the sphincter muscles found in the gastrointestinal track.

Answer 2

A possible answer could be parasympathetic.

The parasympathetic nervous system is the nervous system is characterised by things such as mentioned above "slower respiration and heart rate" because it is the system that responds to stimulation, which can occur during eating, digestion, defecation, etc.

It is also reponsible for well known reaction such as "flight-or-fight" and other similar ones.

Hope it helped,

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