Parasympathetic Nervous System: Crash Course A&P #15

This week we are looking at your parasympathetic division, which is the "resting and digesting" unit. Unfortunately, learning about this de-stressing division also involves a whole lot of memorization. Don't worry, though - we've got some mnemonic devices to help you out!

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Table of Contents
Parasympathetic Nervous System 0:40
Structural Differences from the Sympathetic System 1:41
Twelve Cranial Nerves 4:02
Vagus Nerve 6:40


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