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Detailed Synonyms for parasympathetic nervous system in English
parasympathetic nervous system:
parasympathetic nervous system [the ~] nom
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the parasympathetic nervous system
– 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 1the parasympathetic; the parasympathetic nervous system– 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 1