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Sympathetic nervous system   /sˌɪmpəθˈɛtɪk nˈərvəs sˈɪstəm/   Listen
Sympathetic nervous system

noun
1.
Originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels.






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