Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nervous system | Yes | No | No | No |
parasympathetic nervous system | Yes | No | No | No |
nervous system (noun) | parasympathetic nervous system (noun) |
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the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | 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 |