Describe the differing effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system
What will be an ideal response?
Sympathetic - "fight-or-flight" reactions: opens bronchi, decreases blood supply to skin, increases heart rate, reduces stomach motility, dilates pupils.
Parasympathetic - inhibits heart rate, constricts pupils, increases stomach motility, dilates skin blood vessels, constricts bronchi.
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