The autonomic nervous system has two branches, sympathetic and parasympathetic. Activation of one branch typically suppresses activity of the other. If you eat a large meal, and then suddenly need to run, you will activate each system. Describe the likely chain of events that will transpire and include which system will take precedence.

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The Answer of  The autonomic nervous system has two branches, sympathetic and parasympathetic. Activation of one branch typically suppresses activity of the other. If you eat a large meal, and then suddenly need to run, you will activate each system. Describe the likely chain of events that will transpire and include which system will take precedence.

The Autonomic Nervous System Has Two Branches, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic