Para vs Sympa Flashcards
Body rest and digest response
Para
Controls body response while at rest
Para
Originates from spinal cord and medulla
Para
Rest and digest
Para
Longer neuron pathways
Para
Slower neuron system
Para
Counter balance body response
Para
Restores body in state of calm
Para
Decrease HR
Para
Bronchial tubes constrict
Para
Muscles relax
Para
Pupils constrict
Para
Increase stomach movement/secretions
Para
Increase saliva production
Para
No involvement of adrenal
Para
No conversion of glycogen to glucose
Para
Increase urinary output
Para
Flight or fight
Sympa
Control the body’s response during perceived threat
Sympa
Originates from spinal cord and thoracic/lumbar
Sympa
Very short neuron pathways
Sympa
Faster neuron system
Sympa
Body speeds up
Sympa
Body tenses
Sympa
Body is more alert
Sympa
Function not critical to survival shutdown
Sympa
Increase heart contraction
Sympa
Increase HR
Sympa
Bronchial tubes dilate
Sympa
Muscles contract
Sympa
Eyes dilate
Sympa
Decrease stomach movement/secretion
Sympa
Decrease saliva production
Sympa
Release adrenaline
Sympa
Increase conversion of glycogen to glucose for muscle energy
Sympa
Decrease urinary output
Sympa
Control homeostasis
Para
