A division of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system that controls normal digestive, reproductive, cardiopulmonary, and vascular functions and stimulates most secretions. This subsystem works as a direct antagonist to the sympathetic division, and organ functions balance between them.
Referring to a portion of the automatic (involuntary) nervous system. Activity of the parasympathetic nerves produces affects such as constriction of the pupil of the eye and slowed heart rate.
The division of the autonomic nervous system mediated by the release of acetylcholine, which has many effects on body functions such as slowing the heart rate and stimulating peristalsis.
Referring to the parasympathetic nervous system.
To the craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system.
The autonomic nervous system encompasses multiple branches, and one of them assumes a function to decrease the pace of the heartbeat and accelerate the digestive process.