Parasympathetic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system helps to slow down the heart rate during relaxation.
- The parasympathetic nervous system counterbalances the sympathetic nervous system to maintain homeostasis in the body.
- Parasympathetic fibers innervate the smooth muscle in the walls of the digestive tract, regulating its activity.
- Parasympathetic stimulation of the lacrimal gland results in the production of tears.
- Parasympathetic functions, such as digestion and defecation, are typically activated when the body is in a state of rest.