Parasym Symp

pathetic atheti
nervous c
system nervo
us
syste
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Introduction The The
parasympathe sympathet
tic nervous ic nervous
system is one system
of the two (SNS) is
main divisions one of two
of the main
autonomic divisions
nervous of the
system autonomic
(ANS). Its nervous
general system
function is to (ANS). Its
control general
homeostasis action is
and the to
body's rest- mobilize
and-digest the body's
response. fight-or-
flight
response.
Function Control the Control
body's the body's
response response
while at rest. during
perceived
threat.
Originates in Sacral region Thoracic
of spinal cord, and
medulla, lumbar
cranial nerves regions of
3, 7, 9, and 10 spinal
cord
Activates response of Rest and Fight-or-
digest flight
Neuron Pathways Longer Very short
pathways, neurons,
slower system faster
system
General Body Response Counterbalan Body
ce; restores speeds
body to state up, tenses
of calm. up,
becomes
more
alert.
Functions
not critical
to survival
shut
down.
Cardiovascular System (heart rate) Decreases he Increases
art rate contractio
n, heart
rate
Pulmonary System (lungs) Bronchial Bronchial
tubes tubes
constrict dilate
Musculoskeletal System Muscles relax Muscles
contract
Gastrointestinal System Increases stomach
Increases Decrease
stomach s stomach
movement movement
and and
 secretions secretions
Salivary Glands Saliva Saliva
production production
increases decreases
Adrenal Gland No Releases
involvement adrenaline
Glycogen to Glucose Conversion No Increases;
involvement converts
glycogen
to glucose
for muscle
energy
Urinary Response Increase in Decrease
urinary output in urinary
output
Neurotransmitters neurons are neurons
cholinergic: are mostly
acetylcholine adrenergic
:
epinephrin
e/
norepinep
hrine
(acetylcho
line)

Assignment: Review about Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System