Matching Pairs Sympathetic vs ParasympatheticOnline version Differences between by Andrew Sessions 1 Sympathetic Nervous System 2 Sympathetic Nervous System 3 Sympathetic Nervous System 4 Parasympathetic Nervous System 5 Parasympathetic Nervous System 6 Parasympathetic Nervous System 7 Parasympathetic Nervous System 8 Sympathetic Nervous System the rest and digest response Increases heart rate Dilates the pupils Controls our fight or flight response stimulates peristalsis and salivary production Decreases the heart rate Increases skin sweating Constricts the pupils