The Parasympathetic Division is in charge of "rest and digest" and has a calming effect on many body functions. The sympathetic division is in charge of the "fight or flight" increasing breathing rate allowing more oxygen intake, and increase of heart rate allowing more blood to flow throughout body.
Parasympathetic.
parasympathetic nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for fight or flight responses, while the parasympathetic nervous system helps the body rest and digest.
parasympathetic division
This system controls autonomic functions. These are what are called the "fight or flight" response and the "rest and repose" responses.
The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) are the sympathetic nervous system, which prepares the body for fight or flight responses, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes rest and relaxation.
The parasympathetic nervous system does not stimulate the fight or flight response.
parasympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
sympathetic and parasympathetic
The dominant parasympathetic system refers to the state in which the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is more active than the sympathetic branch. This system is primarily responsible for promoting "rest and digest" functions, which include slowing the heart rate, enhancing digestion, and conserving energy. When the parasympathetic system is dominant, the body is in a relaxed state, allowing for recovery and maintenance of bodily functions. This state contrasts with the sympathetic system, which prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses.
Parasympathetic system. (sympathetic is commonly referred to as the "fight or flight" system and the parasympathetic is referred to as the "rest and digest" system)