The parasympathetic division of the ANS operates during non-stressful situations, allowing for relaxation and energy conservation. It promotes digestion, urination, and nutrient absorption. The preganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic division originate in the brainstem and sacral spinal cord and travel a long distance to reach to the terminal ganglia. The terminal ganglia lie near the target organs. As a result, postganglionic fibers only travel a shorter distance to innervate the target organs. The parasympathetic division has two major sub-divisions: the sacral and the cranial. The sacral part consists of preganglionic fibers that begin in the sacral spinal cord, forming the pelvic splanchnic nerves. They then travel to the pelvic plexus or the intramural ganglia, where they synapse with the postganglionic fibers. The postganglionic fibers then transmit the parasympathetic signal to the target effectors to regulate the activities of these abdominopelvic organs.