Which of the following best describes the function of the parasympathetic nervous system? A. It calms the body and conserves energy. B. It maintains internal equilibrium of the body. C. It arouses the body and expends energy. D. It conducts energy around the body.

Answer;

C. It arouses the body and expends energy.

Explanation;

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two; that is sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

The parasympathetic nerve is responsible for all the bodily activities that take place when an animal is at rest, which includes; digesting food, excreting waste, crying, salivating among others.

The sympathetic nerve on the other hand is responsible for the fight or flight responses that occur when an animal feels threatened or flees.

The answer is (b.) It maintains the internal equilibrium of the body

Along with the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system is a division of ANS or Autonomic nervous system which is responsible for the regulations of the internal organs in the body such slowing heart rate, increasing intestinal activity, and relaxation of the sphincter muscle.