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sympathetic nervous system  

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  • The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) plays a significant role in the regulation of metabolic and cardiovascular homeostasis. Aberrations in SNS behavior have been implicated in the pathophysiology of obesity and associated disorders including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Sympathetic Nervous System]

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