Summarize the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in maintaining homeostasis
What will be an ideal response?
The activities of the parasympathetic nervous system, or "rest and digest" division of the ANS, are often carried out during rest. Activities that are favored during parasympathetic control include digestion and urine formation.
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