think of sympathetic nervous system as 'normal'. The parasympathetic nervous system kicks into action when there are unusual changes within the body. If you are scared for example, or if you take a drug or are unwell due to a bug. The parasympathetic nerve widens pupils, makes you go to the toilet more often, increases heart rate, widens bronchia etc. hope this helps. Not all these things will happen with all drugs or all illnesses, just using these as a brief example.
The autonomic nervous system is divided into two main branches: the sympathetic nervous system, which mobilizes the body for action in response to stress, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and maintenance of bodily functions at rest.
sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
Which of WHAT?? You offer no CHOICES in your question to select from! Basically the sympathetic nervous system would not act to relax muscles in the body.
The two integral parts of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic nervous system responsible for, "rest and digest" and the parasympathetic nervous system that is responsible for, "fight or flight".
Nothing. The blood vessels are not innervated by the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system; only the sympathetics innervate blood vessels. Their action results in constriction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the vessels.
The autonomic nervous system regulates the involuntary action of the lungs. The parasympathetic nervous system controls the smooth muscles in the airways and helps to slow down breathing. The sympathetic nervous system can also influence lung function in response to stress or exercise.
The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates bowel activity by promoting digestion and increasing gastrointestinal motility. It enhances the secretion of digestive enzymes and encourages peristalsis, which helps move food through the intestines. This action is primarily mediated by the vagus nerve and pelvic splanchnic nerves, facilitating relaxation of the sphincters and promoting the absorption of nutrients. Overall, the parasympathetic response supports the body's rest-and-digest functions.
>Heart beats continuously and pumps blood. >Heart is controlled by autonomous nervous system when brain isn't aware about it or is at rest. >While the beats are regulated by medulla oblongata situated in hind brain. >The two autonomous nervous system: Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system; act complimentorily and contradictorily which controls involuntary activities. >For example, if the heart beat increases due to sympathetic nervous system than normal, it is brought under control and lowered by the action of parasympathetic nervous system.
The pupil reflex is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Constriction of the pupil (miosis) is controlled by the parasympathetic system through the action of the cranial nerve III (oculomotor nerve). Dilation of the pupil (mydriasis) is controlled by the sympathetic system through the action of the superior cervical ganglion.
No. The sympathetic nervous system is excitatory. It works via epinephrine and norepinephrine to put the body on a state of alert, vigilance, and action. The parasympathetic nervous system (controlled mainly by acetylcholine) is relaxing and calming.
There is no difference in the origins of the nerves in the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. The differences come from the lengths and the neurotransmitter released. The parasympathetic nervous system is a two nerve system. The first nerve is long and releases acetyl choline. The second nerve is short and also releases acetyl choline. The sympathetic nervous system is also two nerves, the first being short and releasing acetyl choline. The second is long and releases norepinephrine. Hope this helped!