Complete Definition of "autonomic nervous system"

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Noun
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  1. 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
vegetative nervous system

See also
somatic nervous system
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system

Translations
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Czech: vegetativní nervová soustava f
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Finnish: autonominen hermosto
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