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Division
Effects
Sympathetic
Increases the following:
Heart rate and force of heart contractions
Release of energy stored in the liver
The speed at which energy is used to perform body functions while a person is at rest (basal metabolic rate)
Muscle strength
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
