- parasympathetic system
- parasympathetic system n PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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parasympathetic system — noun see parasympathetic nervous system … Useful english dictionary
Parasympathetic nervous system — The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is a division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), along with the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and enteric nervous system (ENS or bowels NS ). The ANS is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous… … Wikipedia
parasympathetic nervous system — noun 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 • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
Parasympathetic nervous system — A part of nervous system that serves to slow the heart rate, increase the intestinal and gland activity, and relax the sphincter muscles. The parasympathetic nervous system, together with the sympathetic nervous system (that accelerates the heart … Medical dictionary
parasympathetic nervous system — One of the two divisions of the vertebrate autonomic nervous sytem. Parasympathetic nerves emerge cranially as pre ganglionic fibres from oculomotor, facial, glossopharyngeal and vagus, and from the sacral region of the spinal cord. Most neurons… … Dictionary of molecular biology
Parasympathetic rebound — is a possible reaction of the parasympathetic nervous system during intense fear. It can cause death. Some soldiers literally die of fear in combat. Older people and people with cardiovascular conditions may experience heart attack or collapse… … Wikipedia
parasympathetic — [par΄ə sim΄pə thet′ik] adj. [ PARA 1 + SYMPATHETIC] Physiol. designating or of that part of the autonomic nervous system whose nerves originate in the midbrain, the hindbrain, and the sacral region of the spinal cord and whose functions include… … English World dictionary
Parasympathetic ganglion — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = ganglion parasympathicum GraySubject = GrayPage = Caption = Autonomic nervous system innervation, showing the sympathetic and parasympathetic (craniosacral) systems, in red and blue, respectively Caption2 … Wikipedia
parasympathetic — Pertaining to a division of the autonomic nervous system. See autonomic division of nervous system. * * * para·sym·pa·thet·ic .par ə .sim pə thet ik adj of, relating to, being, or acting on the parasympathetic nervous system <parasympathetic… … Medical dictionary
system — 1. [TA] A consistent and complex whole made up of correlated and semiindependent parts. A complex of functionally related anatomic structures. 2. The entire organism seen as a complex organization of parts. 3. Any complex of structures… … Medical dictionary
