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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