The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is part of your autonomic nervous system, which includes the nerves and neurotransmitters that control your body’s internal organs to maintain reliable ...

A pre-lab exercise focusing on the autonomic nervous system typically aims to familiarize students with the key concepts, ...

The parasympathetic nervous system is part of the body's autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS deals with essential body functions automatically—all of the processes that happen without you even ...

You can’t help when your fight-or-flight instinct kicks in—but you can handle how your body responds to everyday stressors. Have you ever heard of the mammalian diving reflex? It’s a natural response ...

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The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...