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What are parasympathetic functions?

Answer:
Eyes: constricts pupils, stimulates salivation and tears
Lungs: constricts airways
Heart: slows heartbeat
Stomach: slows digestion
Pancreas: stimulates to release insulin and digestive enzymes
Intestines: dilates blood vessels in gut
Bladder: stimulates urinary bladder to contract
Reproductive organ: stimulates arousal

Basically it acts in accordance to the term "rest and digest".
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