Which statement best describes the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems? A. The sympathetic system sends signals within the brain and the parasympathetic system sends signals between the brain and the body. B. The sympathetic system prepares the body for stress and activity and the parasympathetic system prepares the body for rest. C. The sympathetic system controls voluntary body movements and the parasympathetic system controls involuntary functions. D. The sympathetic system contains the brain and spinal cord and the parasympathetic system contains the peripheral nerves.
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Correct answer: B) The sympathetic system prepares the body for stress and activity and the parasympathetic system prepares the body for rest
Both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system is a part of autonomic nervous system, which work involuntarily.
Sympathetic nervous system is part of autonomic nervous system that is responsible to control the activity of the body in stress and injury, it is often referred to as a fight or flight. It contract the heart muscle in order to increase the heart rate.
The parasympathetic nervous system is also a part of autonomic nervous system, which is responsible to control the body function when it is at rest. It help to maintain the homeostasis in the body. It relax the heart muscle in order to decrease the heart rate.
Option D is the correct Answer.
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is composed of the autonomic type nervous system, Â that includes the parasympathetic.
The sympathetic nervous system becomes active the fight or response.
Similar to other parts of the nervous system, this type nervous system operates through a series of interrelated neurons.
Sympathetic neurons are frequently considered part of the peripheral nervous system, although there are many that lie inside the central nervous system.