The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to keep you in a steady internal state called

A) depolarization.
B) reuptake.
C) homeostasis.
D) the resting potential.

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous

The part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's stress response, commonly known as the "fight or flight" system.

Homeostasis

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level.