Answer
The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response. Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system leads to an increased heart rate and an inhibited activity of the digestive organs.
On the other hand, the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" response. This decreases the heart rate and stimulates the activity of digestive organs.
Work Step by Step
Sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
- "fight or flight" response
- increased heart rate
- inhibits the activity of digestive organs
Parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
-"rest and digest"
- decreases the heart rate
- stimulates the activity of digestive organs
