Multiple Choice
What best characterizes the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
A) The parasympathetic nervous system maintains homeostasis when the body is at rest.
B) The parasympathetic nervous system is the "fight or flight" system.
C) The parasympathetic nervous system prepares the body for physical activity.
D) The parasympathetic nervous system prepares the body for emergency situations.
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