Betekenis van:
parasympathetic
parasympathetic
Zelfstandig naamwoord
- 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
Synoniemen
Hyperoniemen
parasympathetic
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord
- of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
Voorbeeldzinnen
- Technically, drugs that cause miosis can relieve the PNS effects of those causing mydriasis since sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation tend to negate each others' effects.
- It also inhibits the action of acetylcholine at the postganglionic nerve endings of the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Anticholinergics are fundamental treatment for prevention of parasympathetic effects such as bradycardia and are routine components of eye and airway surgery.