sympathetic and parasympathetic functions Flashcards
Heart
Sympathetic: increased rate
Parasympathetic: decreased rate
Blood vessels:
-Abdomen
Sympathetic: constrict
Blood vessels:
-muscles
sympathetic: Dilate
Parasympathetic: Constrict
Blood vessels:
-Skin
Sympathetic: either
parasympathetic: dilate
Lungs
Sympathetic: Dilate bronchi
Parasympathetic: Constrict bronchi
Pupils
Sympathetic: Dilate
Parasympathetic: Constrict
GI Tract
Sympathetic:inhibit
Parasympathetic: Stimulate
Bladder
Sympathetic: relax
Parasympathetic:Contract
Salivary Glands
Sympathetic: Thicken saliva
Parasympathetic: Thin saliva
Sweat Glands
Sympathetic: Stimulate
Parasympathetic: No Effect
Erection
Sympathetic: Inhibit
Parasympathetic: stimulate
Ejaculation
Sympathetic: Stimulate
Parasympathetic: No Effect
Vagina
Sympathetic: Orgasm
Parasympathetic:Lubricate
Adrenal Medulla
Sympathetic: Stimulate
Parasympathetic: No Effect