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    The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and sympathetic nervous system (SNS) are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system. The PNS controls the body's "rest and digest" functions and maintains homeostasis, while the SNS controls the "fight or flight" response to perceived threats. The PNS originates in the spinal cord and medulla and has longer neuron pathways, whereas the SNS originates in the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord and has very short neurons, allowing for a faster response.

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    The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and sympathetic nervous system (SNS) are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system. The PNS controls the body's "rest and digest" functions and maintains homeostasis, while the SNS controls the "fight or flight" response to perceived threats. The PNS originates in the spinal cord and medulla and has longer neuron pathways, whereas the SNS originates in the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord and has very short neurons, allowing for a faster response.

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    The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and sympathetic nervous system (SNS) are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system. The PNS controls the body's "rest and digest" functions and maintains homeostasis, while the SNS controls the "fight or flight" response to perceived threats. The PNS originates in the spinal cord and medulla and has longer neuron pathways, whereas the SNS originates in the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord and has very short neurons, allowing for a faster response.

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    What is the parasympathetic nervous system?

    The parasympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system. It


    originates in the spinal cord and the medulla and controls homeostasis, or the
    maintenance of the body's systems. The parasympathetic nervous system
    controls the "rest and digest" functions of the body.
    What is the sympathetic nervous system?

    The sympathetic nervous system, also part of the autonomic nervous system,
    originates in the spinal cord; specifically in the thoracic and lumbar regions. It
    controls the body's "fight or flight" responses, or how the body reacts to
    perceived danger.

    The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) controls homeostasis


    and the body at rest and is responsible for the body's "rest and digest"
    function. Thesympathetic nervous system (SNS) controls the
    body's responses to a perceived threat and is responsible for the "fight
    or flight" response. The PNS and SNS are part of the ANS, or autonomic
    nervous system which is responsible for the involuntary functions of the
    human body.

    Comparison chart
    Parasympathetic
    nervous system
    The parasympathetic nervous system is
    one of the two main divisions of the
    autonomic nervous system (ANS). Its
    Introduction
    general function is to control homeostasis
    and the body's rest-and-digest response.
    Function
    Originates in

    Sympathetic
    nervous system
    The sympathetic nervous system
    (SNS) is one of two main
    divisions of the autonomic
    nervous system (ANS). Its general
    action is to mobilize the body's
    fight-or-flight response.

    Control the body's response while at rest.

    Control the body's response


    during perceived threat.

    Spinal cord, medulla

    Spinal cord, thoracic and lumbar


    spinal cord

    Activates Rest and digest


    response of

    Fight-or-flight

    Parasympathetic
    nervous system
    Neuron Longer pathways, slower system
    Pathways
    Counterbalance; restores body to state of
    General Body
    calm.
    Response
    Cardiovascular Decreases heart rate
    System (heart
    rate)
    Pulmonary Bronchial tubes constrict
    System (lungs)
    Musculoskeletal Muscles relax
    System
    Pupils Constrict

    Sympathetic
    nervous system
    Very short neurons, faster system
    Body speeds up, tenses up,
    becomes more alert. Functions not
    critical to survival shut down.
    Increases contraction, heart rate

    Bronchial tubes dilate


    Muscles contract
    Dilate

    Gastrointestinal Increases stomach movement and


    System secretions

    Decreases stomach movement and


    secretions

    Salivary Glands Saliva production increases

    Saliva production decreases

    Adrenal Gland No involvement


    Glycogen to No involvement
    Glucose
    Conversion
    Urinary Increase in urinary output
    Response

    Releases adrenaline
    Increases; converts glycogen to
    glucose for muscle energy
    Decrease in urinary output

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