Autonomic nervous system (ANS) Flashcards
1
Q
Divided into
A
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
2
Q
Sympathetic nervous system
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Activates ‘flight and fight’ response, e.g. peripheral vasodilation of blood vessels to increase blood flow during exercise
3
Q
Parasympathetic nervous system
A
Digestion, urination, glandular secretion and conservation of energy
