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parasympathetic nervous system

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parasympathetic nervous system: see nervous system nervous system, network of specialized tissue that controls actions and reactions of the body and its adjustment to the environment. Virtually all members of the animal kingdom have at least a rudimentary nervous system.
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Use Dirga Pranayama (the three part breath) to massage, tone and regulate the endocrine organs and to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which adjusts hormonal imbalances.
The time lag observed in cardiovascular effects of the two brevetoxin subtypes suggests independent activation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system by each toxin.
Jenny commenced on 5mg of the parasympathetic nervous system stimulant Urecholine (bethanechol chloride) twice a day on day seven to increase bladder contractility, with excellent response.
 
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