Biology
While watching a scary movie, mention its effects on the following organs by the autonomous nervous system, in the table given below: (one has been done 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 of the eye | ||
| (3) Salivary gland |
Answer
| Organ | Sympathetic System | Parasympathetic System |
|---|---|---|
| e.g. Lungs | Dilates bronchi and bronchioles | Constricts bronchi and bronchioles |
| (1) Heart | Accelerates heartbeat | Retards heartbeat |
| (2) Pupil of the eye | Dilation | Constriction |
| (3) Salivary gland | Inhibits secretion of saliva (dryness of the mouth) | Stimulates secretion of saliva. |
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