parasympathetic nervous system. n. The part of the autonomic nervous system originating in the brainstem and the lower part of the spinal cord that, in general, inhibits or opposes the physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system, as in tending to stimulate digestive secretions or slow the heart.arasympathetic nervous system. The division of the autonomic (involuntary or unwilled) nervous system that slows heart rate, increases digestive and gland activity, and relaxes the sphincter muscles that close off body organs.
Six key changes. Some knowledge of Western civilisation at the time of the Renaissance will help you understand the medicine of the Early Modern Age. In the 15th century AD, there was a 'rebirth' of European civilisation. Governments - such as that of Henry VIII - were strong and rich. The economy boomed and trade prospered.
The Renaissance was in the 1400's century. The Renaissance was a time when the people started to break away from Catholicism, and when they started thinking outside the box (eâ¦specially in art). The breaking away from the catholic church was made by Martin Luther. It was known as the protestant reformation.   ----   The period of time after the Middle Ages is known as The European Renaissance and is called a time of rebirth and action because new developments began to take place in most areas of culture and society.