Parasympathetic neurons are responsible for releasing norepinephrine on the target organ, while sympathetic neurons are responsible for releasing acetylcholine.Slowing of the heartbeat is a parasympathetic response.
It creates the signals that control the functions of the body. The CNS is like the power plant of the nervous system. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the connection between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. Describe the organization and function of the sensory-somatic nervous system.Describe the organization and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.By the end of this section, you will be able to: