32 Sympathetic stimulation of an organ often opposes the eff

32. Sympathetic stimulation of an organ often opposes the effects of parasympathetic stimulation. A) True B) False

Solution

Answer: True

Explanation: The parasympathetic nervous system( PNS) is also called as the \" rest and digest \" system. In general the pns in the opposite way to the sympathetic nervous system reversing the effects of fight or flight response. However it is more correct to say that the SMS and PMS have a complementary relationship rather than one of opposition. The basic function of sympathetic nervous system is to defend the body against attack where as the basic function of parasympathetic nervous system is healing regeneration and Naresh in the body sympathetic nervous system helps in catabolic pathway whereas the other one helps in anabolic processes. The sympathetic nervous system causes speeding up of bodily functions that is heart and respiratory rates where as parasympathetic nervous system causes a slowing of bodily functions and its favours healing rest and restoration. The parasympathetic nervous system has been Quikr ability to respond to change them does sympathetic nervous system it is the first to indicate a change in health condition in the body and is more sensitive to heart damage.