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Define and differentiate Parasympathetic nervous system vs sympathetic nervous system

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Parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system are part of the autonomic nervous system(ANS). Parasympathetic nervous system controls the maintenance of the body's systems whereas sympathetic nervous system is responsible to stimulate the body's fight-flight response.

Parasympathetic nervous system Sympathetic nervous system

1. decreases the heart rate increase the heart rate

2. relaxation of muscles contraction of muscles

3. increase in urinary output decrease in urinary output

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