Question
Give the major anatomical and physiological differences between Sympathetic system and Parasympathetic system.

Answer

Sympathetic system Parasympathetic system
It consists of a double chain of ganglia situated on either side of the spinal
cord. Each chain consists of 18 ganglia distributed from neck to abdomina region.
The ganglia of the parasympathetic system are also paired but these occur nearer to visceralorgans.
The ganglia of the parasympathetic system are also paired but these occur
nearer to visceral organs.
This system has its origin in the brain and the posterior parts of the spinal cord.

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