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Activation of the ____________ nervous system, a division of the autonomic nervous system, calms the body after an emergency has ended and directs the body to store energy for future emergencies.

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Answer:

parasympathetic

Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system of autonomic division is responsible for rest and digest response. It slows down all the body functions that support the physical activities and that were triggered by the sympathetic nervous system during an emergency condition. Rather, the activated parasympathetic nervous system stimulates the body functions that restore body energy during recovery. The parasympathetic nervous system activates the digestive glands and the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract to facilitate the digestion and absorption of energy supplying food.

Answer: Parasympathetic

Explanation:

The parasympathetic autonomic nervous system has nerve fibers that originate from sacral and cranial segments of the spinal cord. This branch of brain has a function in calming the body in situations of emergency. This system is also responsible for conserving the energy of the body by slowing down the heart rate, and relaxing the sphincter muscles. This way it conserves the energy for future emergencies.

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