systema nervosum

Definitions of systema nervosum
  1. noun
    the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells
    synonyms: nervous system
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    types:
    sympathetic nervous system
    originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels
    parasympathetic, parasympathetic nervous system
    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
    type of:
    system
    a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
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