What does the sympathetic nervous system control

Q: What does sympathetic and parasympathetic control?

The sympathetic system controls fight-or-flight” responses. In other words, this system prepares the body for strenuous physical activity. The events that we would expect to occur within the body to allow this to happen do, in fact, occur. The parasympathetic system regulates rest and digest” functions.

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What are the 5 functions of the sympathetic nervous system?
What organs does the sympathetic nervous system control?
What does sympathetic and parasympathetic control?
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What are the 5 functions of the sympathetic nervous system?

The main functions of the sympathetic nervous system are to dilate blood vessels, increase blood pressure, contract muscles, secrete sweat from sweat glands, dilate bronchi for more oxygen exchange and contraction of heart which helps the body prepare to face emergency situations.

What organs does the sympathetic nervous system control?

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is a network of nerve cells running from the brain stem down the spinal cord and out into the body to contact a wide variety of organs, including the eyes, heart, lungs, stomach and intestines, joints, and skin.

What does sympathetic and parasympathetic control?

The sympathetic system controls “fight-or-flight” responses. In other words, this system prepares the body for strenuous physical activity. The events that we would expect to occur within the body to allow this to happen do, in fact, occur. The parasympathetic system regulates “rest and digest” functions.

What does the sympathetic nervous system do examples?

eg, the sympathetic nervous system can accelerate heart rate, widen bronchial passages, decrease motility (movement) of the large intestine, constrict blood vessels, cause pupil dilation, activate goose bumps, start sweating and raise blood pressure.

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