Term: sympathetic nervous system: originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: bunny: a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: intellectualization: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: service: the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: dalmatian: a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: french roof: a mansard roof with sides that are nearly perpendicular
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: lap of luxury: in conditions of wealth and comfort
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: nuclear propulsion: the use of a nuclear reactor either to produce electricity to power an engine (as in a nuclear submarine) or to directly heat a propellant (as in nuclear rockets)
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: cane sugar: sucrose obtained from sugar cane
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: formality: compliance with formal rules
Broader: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells | Unrelated: goldsmith: an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold