Compare and Contrast the Functions of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

question 59

Essay

Compare and contrast the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. What does the current scientific evidence indicate in regard to one's ability to consciously control functions normally controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

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Definitions:

Countercultural Values

Beliefs and practices that oppose or deviate from the dominant norms and values of society.

Adaptive Culture

An organizational culture characterized by flexibility, and the ability to change in response to external conditions.

Dominant Culture

The set of shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that is accepted by the majority of members in a society or organization.

Deculturation

The process of losing one's cultural identity, usually as the result of external pressures or assimilation into another culture.