Two ANS Divisions

Comparing effects of the two divisions of the ANS
Actions of Parasympathetic Nerves	Actions of Sympathetic Nerves
Constrict pupils	Dilates pupils
Stimulate saliva	Inhibit salivation
Slow heartbeat/Dilate blood vessels	Increase heartbeat/Constricts blood vessels
Constrict airways	Relax airways
Stimulate activity of stomach	Inhibit activity of stomach
Inhibit release of glucose; stimulate gallbladder	Stimulate release of glucose; inhibit gallbladder
Stimulate activity of intestines	Inhibit activity of intestines
Contract bladder	Relax bladder
Secrete Acetylcholine	Secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine