Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Flashcards
“E” division
Sympathetic
“D” division
Parasympathetic
Conserves energy
Parasympathetic
Response to unusual stimulus
Sympathetic
Flight or flight division
Sympathetic
Housekeeping activities
Parasympathetic
Takes over to increase activities
Sympathetic
Maintains daily necessary body functions
Parasympathetic
Emergency
Sympathetic
Exercises
Sympathetic
Defecation
Parasympathetic
Embarrassment
Sympathetic
Diuresis
Parasympathetic
Excitement
Sympathetic
No effect on liver
Parasympathetic
Causes ejaculation
Sympathetic
No effect on adipose tissue
Parasympathetic
Increases production of saliva, tears, and gastric juice
Parasympathetic
Constricts sphincters (prevents voiding)
Sympathetic
Causes glucose to be released to blood
Sympathetic
No effect on adrenal medulla
Parasympathetic
Decreases heart rate; slows and steadies
Parasympathetic
Stimulates eye to increase bulging of lens for close vision.
Parasympathetic
Stimulates fat breakdown
Sympathetic
Decreases urine output
Sympathetic
No effect on arrector pili muscles
Parasympathetic
Stimulates medulla cells to secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine
Sympathetic
Stimulates sweat glands to produce perspiration.
Sympathetic
Stimulates dilator muscles; dilates pupils
Sympathetic
Decreases activity of digestive system
Sympathetic
No effect on cellular metabolism
Parasympathetic
Constricts blood vessels in viscera and skin; increases blood pressure
Sympathetic
Causes erection due to vasodilation
Parasympathetic
Constricts pupils
Parasympathetic
Produces goosebumps
Sympathetic
Constricts bronchioles of lungs
Parasympathetic
No effect on kidneys
Parasympathetic
Decreases bulging of lens; prepares for distant vision
Sympathetic
No effect on most blood vessels
Parasympathetic
Dilates bronchioles of lungs
Sympathetic
No effect on sweat glands
Parasympathetic
Increases metabolic rate; increases blood sugar levels
Sympathetic
Increases rate and force of heartbeat
Sympathetic
Relaxes sphincters
Parasympathetic
Inhibits salivary glands; result is dry mouth & dry eyes
Sympathetic
Increases smooth muscle mobility & amount of secretion by digestive system glands.
Parasympathetic