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define sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic narvous system |
| Answer» \tSympatheticParasympathetic The main function of the sympathetic nervous system is to ready the body’s “fight or flight” responseMain function of the parasympathetic nervous system is to maintain homeostasis and also, enable the “rest and digest” responseSympathetic system prepares the body for any potential dangerParasympathetic system aims to bring the body to a state of calmSympathetic system has shorter neuron pathways, hence a faster response timeHas comparatively longer neuron pathways, hence a slower response timeIncreases heart beat, muscles tense upReduces heart beat, muscles relaxThe pupils dilate to let in more lightThe pupils contractSaliva secretion is inhibitedSaliva secretion increases, digestion increasesOn “fight and flight” situations, Adrenaline is released by the adrenal glands, more glycogen is converted to glucoseNo such function in “fight or flight” situations\t | |