Research
Neural
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) plays a major role in the maintenance of homeostasis and is important in the control of the cardiovascular system and metabolic processes.
Understanding the role of the SNS can help in developing strategies for managing obesity.
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The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is an important component of the autonomic nervous system, and thus plays a major role in the maintenance of homeostasis.
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Source
The sympathetic nervous system and obesity: role in aetiology and treatment
Søren Snitker et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2000
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