parasympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system · parasympathetic nervous systems
One of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the…One of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles.
Meaning
1 sensesOne of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles.
originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels
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plural: parasympathetic nervous systems| Singular | parasympathetic nervous system |
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- originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels:parasympathetic