Parasympathetic nervous system

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf division of the autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:contains postganglionic neurons
preganglionic neurons
gptkbp:cranial_nerves_involved gptkb:facial_nerve_(VII)
gptkb:glossopharyngeal_nerve_(IX)
gptkb:oculomotor_nerve_(III)
gptkb:vagus_nerve_(X)
gptkbp:effect_on_adrenal_medulla no direct effect
gptkbp:effect_on_arrector_pili_muscles no direct effect
gptkbp:effect_on_bladder contraction of detrusor muscle
gptkbp:effect_on_blood_vessels little or no direct effect
gptkbp:effect_on_bronchi constriction
gptkbp:effect_on_digestive_glands increases enzyme secretion
gptkbp:effect_on_gastrointestinal_tract increased motility
gptkbp:effect_on_glands increased secretion
gptkbp:effect_on_heart decreases contractility
gptkbp:effect_on_immune_system modulates inflammation
gptkbp:effect_on_lacrimal_glands increases tear production
gptkbp:effect_on_liver stimulates bile production
gptkbp:effect_on_metabolism promotes energy storage
gptkbp:effect_on_pancreas stimulates insulin secretion
gptkbp:effect_on_pupils constriction (miosis)
gptkbp:effect_on_salivary_glands increases saliva production
gptkbp:effect_on_sexual_function erection (in males)
gptkbp:effect_on_sphincters relaxation
gptkbp:effect_on_sweat_glands no direct effect
gptkbp:function rest and digest response
slows heart rate
increases intestinal and gland activity
relaxes sphincter muscles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parasympathetic nervous system
gptkbp:inhibitedBy heart rate
pupil dilation
gptkbp:main_neurotransmitter gptkb:acetylcholine
gptkbp:opposedBy sympathetic nervous system
gptkbp:originatedIn craniosacral region
gptkbp:partOf autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:postganglionic_fibers short
gptkbp:preganglionic_fibers long
gptkbp:promotion salivation
defecation
urination
digestion
lacrimation
gptkbp:receptors muscarinic receptors
nicotinic receptors
gptkbp:significance autonomic dysfunction disorders
vagal stimulation therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vagus_nerve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6