Meaning of the word "parasympathetic nervous system" in English
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parasympathetic nervous system
US /ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk ˈnɜːrvəs ˌsɪstəm/
UK /ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk ˈnɜːrvəs ˌsɪstəm/
Noun
1.
the part of the autonomic nervous system that slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles
Example:
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Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system promotes rest and digestion.
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The vagus nerve is a major component of the parasympathetic nervous system.
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