parasympathetic

Adjective
  1. Of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system (synset 303022756)
Noun
  1. 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 (synset 105513330)
    is a type of: nervous system, systema nervosum - the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells
    is a part of: ans, autonomic nervous system - the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands
    same as: parasympathetic nervous system

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