Question

1. the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for getting your body back to its normal state after a perceived threat has passed. which of the following is not a response of the parasympathetic nervous system?

○ decreased heart rate
○ lower blood pressure
○ increased digestion
○ dilation of pupils

Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system promotes rest - and - digest functions. Decreased heart rate, lower blood pressure, and increased digestion are typical parasympathetic responses. Dilation of pupils is a sympathetic nervous system response (sympathetic is for fight - or - flight).

Answer:

dilation of pupils