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Question
During a street fight between two individuals, mention the effects on the following organs by the autonomous nervous system, in the table given below : (one has been for you as an example).
| Organ | Sympathetic System | Parasympathetic System |
| e.g. Lungs | Dilates bronchi and bronchioles | Constricts bronchi and bronchioles |
| 1. Heart | ||
| 2. Pupil | ||
| 3. Salivary gland |
Solution
| Organ | Sympathetic System | Parasympathetic System |
| e.g. Lungs | Dilates bronchi and bronchioles | Constricts bronchi and bronchioles |
| 1. Heart | Accelerates heartbeat | Retards heartbeat |
| 2. Pupil | Dilates | Constricts |
| 3. Salivary gland | Inhibits the secretion of saliva causing the drying of the mouth | Stimulates the release of saliva |
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