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! Pssst... we made flashcards to help you review the content in this episode! Find them on the free Crash Course App! Download it here for Apple Devices: Download it here for Android Devices: 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 *** Crash Course is now on Patreon! You can support us directly (and,until April 30th, have your contributions matched by Patreon!) by signing up at Thanks to the following Patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: Mark Brouwer, Simun Niclasen, Brad War