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parasympathetic
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relating to the part of the nervous system that promotes relaxation and digestion in the body
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Chronic stress can impair parasympathetic function, contributing to health issues like digestive problems and insomnia.
Deep breathing exercises activate the parasympathetic response, promoting relaxation.
Parasympathetic
01
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
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