The sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system have opposing effects on blood pressure.

A higher rate of return has two opposing effects on personal saving.

In this system, the interconversion between these two states is performed by two enzymes with opposing effect.

These opposing effects reveal the importance of the endocannabinoid system in regulating anxiety-dependent behavior.

On the other hand, there is an opposing effect: since workers are earning more, they may not want to work as much today and in future periods.

There is also scientific evidence that one may have opposing effects on the other.

By increasing the mechanical stress by means of a higher loading, two opposing effects can be observed.

Certain anti-epileptic drugs have the opposing effect of reducing surface negativity in normal controls.

Generally speaking, scientists say, warming has two opposing effects on ice sheets.

The autonomic system consists of two parts, the parasympathetic and the sympathetic, which have largely opposing effects.