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Physiological Changes During Parasympathetic Nervous System Activation
Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system leads to a series of physiological effects associated with 'rest and digest' functions. These include:
- Pupil constriction
- Stimulation of salivation
- Slowing of heart rate
- Constriction of bronchi
- Stimulation of digestion
- Stimulation of bile secretion
- Contraction of the bladder
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