Parasympathetic nervous system: The part of the involuntary nervous system that serves to slow the heart rate, increase intestinal and glandular activity, and relax the sphincter muscles. The parasympathetic nervous system, together with the sympathetic nervous system, constitutes the autonomic nervous system.
Today the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), along with its co-counsel, filed a petition with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals seeking rehearing in the appeal involving the undercover investigation of the abortion industry conducted by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP).
Residential and Housing Services. ICL is one of the largest providers of supportive housing for people with serious mental illness in New York City, State and the nation. Over 1,400 men, women and children live in ICL residences and subsidized rental apartment programs with the support of case managers and counselors.