The Sympathetic And Parasympathetic Nervous System

Question 1

What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system? What are some examples?

Answer 1

Prepares body for fight or flight
Increases energy
Examples: heart beats faster, relaxes pupils, inhibits digestion

Question 2

What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system? What are some examples?

Answer 2

Returns body to resting state
Reserves energy
Examples: heart beats slower, constricts pupils, stimulates digestion