Question

distinguish between sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 1

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Parasympathetic Nervous System:

⇒Primary function-- is to control homeostasis, or the tendency to do something, and the body's rest and digest response.

⇒The neuron pathways are longer, but slower.

⇒It decreases the heart rate.

⇒Covers only a restricted area.

⇒It decreases the effect on the blood pressure level, metabolic rate,constricts the pupils, and stimulate saliva production in the body.

Sympathetic Nervous System:

Primary function-- is to prepare the body for intense physical activity.

The neuron pathways are shorter, but faster.

It increases the heart rate.

It covers a wide area in the body.

It increases the effect on the blood pressure level, metabolic rate, dilates the pupils, and inhibit saliva secretion in the body.

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