Question

One function of parasympathetic nervous system is

Answer 1

The parasympathetic nervous system is one of three divisions of the autonomic nervous system. Sometimes called the rest and digest system, the parasympathetic system conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 2

1) The major functions of parasympathetic nervous system is to keep the body in its normal state and it is called as rest and digestive system or feed or breed system.

2) The function of parasympathetic nervous system is to restore the body to its normal functioning after all the stress is gone.

3) The parasympathetic nervous system helps the body to do simple things such as breathing regularly, excreting hormones, eating and digesting food.

4) It also keeps a person alive when sleeping.