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Identify the nervous system responsible for calming the body and conserving energy.

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parasympathetic system calms the body
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The answer is the parasympathetic nervous system.

The PNS is responsible for relaxing the body and digesting food.

It conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

It also triggers the body to secrete hormones to decrease blood pressure and heart rate, inducing a relaxation response.


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