Question

Short answer question

Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system on the basis of the effect they have on: a. Heartbeat b. Urinary Bladder

Answer 1

i. Heart: Sympathetic nervous system accelerates the heartbeat whereas the parasympathetic nervous system decelerates the heartbeat.

ii. Urinary bladder: Sympathetic nervous system inhibits bladder contraction whereas the parasympathetic nervous system stimulates bladder contraction.