#nervous_system__nervoussystem__systema_nervosum__systemanervosum the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells
supertype: system.body_part a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion"
part: nervous_tissue ganglion nerve_cell fiber_bundle central_nervous_system neural_network peripheral_nervous_system autonomic_nervous_system
part of: body [49,49]
subtype: sympathetic_nervous_system__sympatheticnervoussystem originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels
subtype: parasympathetic_nervous_system__parasympatheticnervoussystem__parasympathetic 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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