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That part of the nervous system involved in the regulation of the heartbeat, glandular secretions, and smooth muscle contraction and relaxation, and generally not subject to conscious control.
The nervous system regulating tissues and functions not normally under conscious control, such as heartbeat and blood pressure. It is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems which have opposite effects on the cardiovascular system. When stimulated, the sympathetic nerves increase heart rate and myocardial contractility, constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure, whereas the parasympathetic nerves decrease heart rate, relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. See also sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system.
The part of the body's complex system of nerves that controls the involuntary activity of some of the internal organs, such as breathing or heartbeat.
regulates involuntary function, including the activity of the cardiac muscle, smooth muscles, and glands; the autonomic nervous system has two divisions: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasym-pathetic nervous system.
The involuntary half of the peripheral nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is in two antagonistic parts: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Their interactions control smooth and cardiac muscle, glands, and organs and processes such as heartbeat, the movements of the digestive tract, and the contraction of the bladder.
Major division of the peripheral nervous system the ANS controls our internal organs and glands, involuntary movement and actions.
The portion of the nervous system that consists of nerves to the internal organs that function involuntarily. It regulates the functions of glands (especially the salivary, gastric, and sweat glands), the adrenal medulla, heart, and smooth muscle tissue. This system is divided into two parts: sympathetic and parasympathetic.
The division of the nervous system that regulates involuntary functions; innervates endocrine glands, smooth muscle, and heart muscle; and initiates the physiological changes that are part of the expression of emotion. See sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
A major component of the peripheral nervous system, which regulates the body's internal environment by stimulating glands and by maintaining internal organs such as the heart, gall bladder, and stomach. go to glossary index
or ANS (n) the "automatic" or "subconscious" part of the nervous system that is not under conscious control and is responsible for controlling such automatic functions as heart rate, breathing, etc. The ANS is divided into two subdivisions, the sympathetic nervous system or SNS stimulates the body for action, and the parasympathetic nervous system or PNS slow down most bodily functions.
The system (which in vertebrates comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic subsystems) that controls such involuntary functions as those of guts and glands.
controls the activities of organs, glands, and various involuntary muscles.
Subdivision of the peripheral nervous system (part of the nervous system that lies outside of the spinal cord and brain). It is involved in 'automatic' activities that are not normally under conscious control, for example digestion, breathing, control of blood pressure. The autonomic nervous system can itself be divided into two – the sympathetic nervous system, which is involved in preparing the body for physical activity, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which is involved in regulating the routine functions of the body.
the nerves which control the activity of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands.
Part of the central nervous system that connects the brain and spinal cord to the internal organs and glands of the body, and is involved in regulating involuntary functions, such as heartbeat.
the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls automatic, involuntary physiological processes. 67
One of the major subdivisions of the nervous system, containing neurons that provide involuntary control of heart muscle, smooth muscle, and glands. The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
The nervous system responsible for regulating automatic bodily processes, such as breathing, heart rate, intestinal, urinary, and sexual functions. ANS is controlled by the hypothalamus.
Involuntary nervous system; coordinates the responses of smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and other effector organs including those of the endocrine, digestive, excretory, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
The motor division of the peripheral nervous system that supplies nerve fibers to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
the part of the nervous system that regulates internal organs; generally not under voluntary control.
A system made up of the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems, responsible for controlling the baseline function of the organs. The balance between the two determines the level of activity of the target organ. Close this window
a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system, which is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Not under voluntary control and concerned with the control of vegetative systems such as circulation, gut, respiration, etc. Has different organization from the voluntary system, involving sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions and hormones.
has a central and peripheral component and is concerned with the innervation of internal and glandular organs. It is made up of the sympathetic, parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems
Known as the involuntary nervous system, it reacts to transmitted signals from the brain to control the heart, smooth muscle tissue and glands. Involuntary body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, bowel and bladder function are affected. Many asthma drugs do their thing on this system.
Portion of the nervous system that functions to control the actions of the visceral organs and skin.
The hunan nervous system that governs involuntary actions.
a primary branch of the central nervous consisting of sympathetic and parasympathetic aspects. Sympathetic and parasympathetic aspects automatically govern subconscious bodily functions.
The branch of the nervous system that controls internal organs in the body, i.e., heart, lungs.
the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands
The part of the nervous that is concerned with control of involuntary bodily functions. It is divided into the sympathetic or thoracolumbar system and the parasympathetic or craniosacral system. It regulates the function of glands, smooth muscle tissue, and the heart.
network of nerves from the central nervous system to the internal organs that controls involuntary responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and breathing.
The part of the nervous system responsible for the control of bodily functions that are not consciously directed, including heart beat, intestinal movements, sweating, etc.
The part of the nervous system that controls body functions which are not consciously regulated, for example, heartbeats. The autonomic nervous system is subdivided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
The autonomic nervous system is a branch of the peripheral nervous system that controls most body functions that happen automatically. Examples include: blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, bowel and bladder function.
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The nervous system that begins in the subcortical portion of the brain and the gut and automatically maintains the health of internal organs, smooth and striated muscle resting tone.
The part of our nervous system that regulates essential functions such as heartbeat and breathing, functions that occur without conscious involvement. It is sometimes called the involuntary nervous system. For more information see The autonomic nervous system (Neuroscience for Kids, University of Washington, USA) and Autonomic nervous system (National Dysautonomia Research Foundation, USA).
The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of internal organs such as the bowel.
That part of the nervous system that governs involuntary body functions like respiration and heart rate.
Involuntary nervous system, also termed the vegetative nervous system. A system of nerve cells whose activities are beyond voluntary control.
the part of the nervous system, outside conscious control, that stimulates the cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs.
The autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system that supplies stimulation to the involuntary muscles, like the heartbeat and the glands. The autonomic nervous system is controlled principally by parts of the brain stem and the hypothalamus (a part of the brain).
The nervous system responsible for management of non-conscious functions such as heartbeat, controlling blood flow, the digestive system and sweating.
the system that controls involuntary body functions
the branch of the nervous system that primarily controls non-voluntary bodily processes such as heartbeat, intestinal motility and non-endocrine gland secretion. The ANS has two branches, sympathetic and parasympathetic.
Component of the central nervous system consisting of two divisions, sympathetic and parasympathetic. The ANS regulates and controls (largely) involuntary functions such as digestion, cardiac functioning, etc. Involves the limbic system of the brain.
the part of the nervous system that is concerned with the control of involuntary bodily functions. It regulates the function of glands, especially the salivary, gastric, and sweat glands, and the adrenal medulla; smooth muscle tissue, and the heart. The autonomic nervous system may act on these tissues to reduce or slow activity or to initiate their function.
nerves that control "automatic" body processes, such as breathing, heartbeat and digestion. This system works without our thinking about it.
The ANS is that part of the nervous system responsible for regulating the activity of the body’s other organs (e.g., skin, muscle, circulatory, digestive, endocrine).
A part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating the activity of internal organs. It includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
that part of the nervous system that is responsible for automatic functions, such as the heartbeat, digestion, salivation.
The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary activities, including heart muscle, glands, and smooth muscle tissue. The autonomic nervous system is subdivided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary activities, including the heart. It is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
part of nervous system that automatically controls many of bodily functions, for example digestion.
The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary activities, such as the heart.
The system which controls tissues not under voluntary control such as the heart muscle. Divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
The "involuntary nervous system", which regulates bodily functions such as circulation and digestion. Its main subdivisions are the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Part of the nervous system that was once thought to be functionally independent of the brain. The autonomic nervous system regulates key functions of the body including the activity of the heart muscle (see below), the smooth muscles (e.g., the muscles of the intestinal tract), and the glands. See the entire definition of Autonomic nervous system
The portion of the nervous system that regulates involuntary body functions, including those of the heart and intestine. Controls blood flow, digestion and temperature regulation.
The nerve pathways, starting with the hypothalamus in the brain, that control vital functions like heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure. It includes two subsystems: the sympathetic and parasympathetic (see Anxiety, Hypertension).
The body system that regulates involuntary body functions such as the action of glands, smooth muscles and the heart. It consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
A part of the nervous system that controls the internal organs, usually not under voluntary control.
The involuntary nervous system that controls unconscious body functions such as heart rate and blood pressure.
The division of the PNS innvervating viscera, skin, smooth muscle, glands and the heart. See Parasympathetic and Sympathetic.
Regulates involuntary bodily functions; includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
the efferent nerves that control involuntary visceral functions; classically subdivided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic sections
the nerves that regulate automatic functions of the body
The part of the nervous system that supplies nerve endings in the blood vessels, heart, intestines, glands, and smooth muscles; it also governs their involuntary functioning. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the biochemical changes involved in experiences of anxiety.
a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions such as heart muscle pumping and movement of food through the stomach and intestines.
The part of the nerve system that regulates involuntary action, as of the intestines, heart, and glands, and comprises the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. Bilateral— Pertaining to both sides of the body or structure.
Centers, nuclei, tracts, ganglia, and nerves involved in the unconscious regulation of visceral functions; includes components of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Portion of the peripheral nervous system which is not under voluntary control. Governs "automatic" functions like sweating, heart rate, sexual functions, bowel motility.
The part of the nervous system that regulates key automatic bodily functions including the activity of the cardiac (heart) muscle, and smooth muscles (e.g., of the gut).
In contrast to the voluntary nervous system, the "involuntary" or autonomic nervous system is responsible for homeostasis, maintaining a relatively constant internal environment by controlling such involuntary functions as digestion, respiration, perspiration, and metabolism, and by modulating blood pressure. Although these functions are generally outside of voluntary control, they are not outside our awareness, and they may be influenced by one's state of mind.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of the nervous system of the higher life forms that is not consciously controlled. It is commonly divided into two usually antagonistic subsystems: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and involves the homeostasis of organs and physiological functions.
Autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system that controls unconscious systemic functions, such as respiration and beating of the heart. The autonomic nervous system is divided into two; the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system. These two systems govern are responsible for opposing signals. A sympathetic signal ("fight or flight") will speed the heart rate and strength of contraction. A parasympathetic signal slows the heart rate. In this way, the autonomic nervous system regulates the blood pressure.
controls our life support systems that we don't consciously control, like breathing, digesting food, blood circulation, etc.
the part of the nervous system that controls automatic body functions, such as heart rate, sweating, pupil dilation, and digestion; divided into the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) (or visceral nervous system) is the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls homeostasis or the constancy of the « milieu intérieur » (the content of tissues in gasses, ions and nutrients). It does so mostly by controlling cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory functions. Salivation, perspiration, diameter of the pupils, micturition - (the discharge of urine), and erection are also controlled by the ANS.