parasympathetic

Meanings

• noun

  A part of the autonomic nervous system that slows down the heart rate, decreases glandular secretions, and relaxes smooth muscles, especially after a stress response.

  - "The parasympathetic nervous system helps to restore the body to a state of calm after a stressful situation."
  - "The parasympathetic response is sometimes called the 'rest and digest' response."

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Antonyms

sympathetic

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Variants

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parasympathetic , parasympathetics , parasympathetic nervous system , parasympathetic nervous systems

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Etymology

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From the Greek para- (beside) and sympathein (feel with or suffer with).

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Trivia

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1. The parasympathetic nervous system is sometimes called the 'rest and digest' system because it helps the body to conserve energy and focus on digestion and other non-stress related functions.

2. The parasympathetic nervous system is controlled by the brainstem and the spinal cord.

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Related Concepts

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1. Autonomic nervous system: The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.

2. Sympathetic nervous system: The part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for a stress response by increasing heart rate, respiration, and glandular secretions.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is a key component of the body's stress response system. It is often contrasted with the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response. In literature and art, the parasympathetic nervous system is sometimes used as a metaphor for relaxation and restoration.

How to Memorize "parasympathetic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm scene, such as a peaceful forest or a tranquil body of water, to help remember the parasympathetic response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the parasympathetic response with relaxation and restoration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'PARASYMPATHETIC' to remember the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system: Parasympathetic = Rest and Digest

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