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Sympathetic VS Parasympathetic, NUR ATIQAH BINTI SHAHRIZAN (AE170135) -…
Sympathetic VS Parasympathetic
Function
Sympathetic
One of two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Its general action is to mobile the body's fight-or-flight response.
Control the body's response during perceived threat
Fight-or-flight
Parasympathetic
One of the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Its general function is to control homeostasis and the body's rest-and-digest response.
Control the body's response while at rest.
Rest and digest
Originates in
Sympathetic
Thoracic and lumbar regions of spinal cord
Parasympathetic
Sacral region of spinal cord, medulla, cranial nerves 3, 7, 9, and 10
Body Response
Sympathetic
Body speeds up, tenses up, become more alert. Functions not critical to survival shut down.
Pupils dilate
Increase contraction, heart rate
Bronchial tubes in lungs dilate
Muscles in Musculoskeletal System Contract
In Gastrointestinal System, the stomach movement and secretions is decrease.
Release glucose for muscle energy
Decrease in urinary output.
Parasympathetic
Counterbalance: restores the body to stay calm
Pupils constrict
Decrease heart rate
Bronchial tubes constrict in lungs constrict
The muscle in the Musculoskeletal System relax
In Gastrointestinal System, The stomach movement and secretion increase.
Stores glucose
Increase in urinary output.
Nerve Pathway
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