Question

What is the effect of the sympathetic system on gastric secretion?

Answer 1

Sympathetic nervous system:

1. The sympathetic nervous system is a part of the autonomic nervous system which controls the involuntary actions of our body.
2. It works opposite to the parasympathetic system.
3. It has an inhibitory role in gastric secretion.
4. It inhibits gastric muscle contraction.
5. It diverts the blood flow to other organs and also suppresses the secretion of digestive enzymes.