Division | Effects |
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Sympathetic | Increases the following:
Widens the airways to make breathing easier Causes sweaty palms Decreases functions that are less important in an emergency (such as digestion and urination) Controls the release of semen (ejaculation) |
Parasympathetic | Stimulates the digestive tract to process food and eliminate wastes (in bowel movements) Slows the heart rate Reduces blood pressure Controls erections |