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Which of the following pairs correctly identifies function of parasympathetic nervous system?

A
Slows heart beat, promotes pancreatic secretion
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Increases secretion of sweat gland and intestinal gland
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Accelerates heart beat, dilates arteries
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Raises blood pressure, increases peristaltic activity.
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Solution

The correct option is A Slows heart beat, promotes pancreatic secretion
Parasympathetic Nervous system: It is active during relaxing times, restoring normal activity after stress.
Sympathetic Nervous system: Active during stressful conditions, preparing the body to face them.
A. It is the function of parasympathetic nervous system.
B. Increase secretion of sweat gland by sympathetic nervous system and promote secretion of intestinal juice by parasympathetic nervous system.
C. Accelerates heart beat by sympathetic nervous system and dilates arteries by parasympathetic nervous system.
D. Raises blood pressure by sympathetic nervous system and increases peristaltic activity by parasympathetic nervous system.
So, the correct answer is 'Slows heart beat, promotes pancreatic secretion'.

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