autonomic nervous system
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Noun
[edit]autonomic nervous system (plural autonomic nervous systems)
- (neuroanatomy) In humans and other vertebrates, the part of the nervous system that regulates the involuntary activity of the heart, intestines and glands. These activities include digestion, respiration, perspiration, metabolism, and the modulation of blood pressure.
Synonyms
[edit]- vegetative nervous system (less common)
- visceral nervous system (less common)
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[edit]autonomic nervous system
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