Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477336
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 14CP
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Amount of divergence of the sympathetic division with the parasympathetic division and to explain the significance of the divergence.

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The function of the parasympathetic division of autonomic nervous system is to calm the body by giving it relief from the elevated levels of metabolism, whereas the function of the sympathetic division of the body is to prepare the body for an emergency condition either to face it or to run away from it.

Both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous systems forms ganglion and hence have preganglionic neurons.

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