parasympathetic nervous system

Definition / meaning of parasympathetic nervous system

The part of the nervous system that slows the heart, dilates blood vessels, decreases pupil size, increases digestive juices, and relaxes muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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