Autonomic nervous system

/ɔːtənˈɒmɪk nˈɜːvəs sˈɪstəm/

/ɔːtənˈɑːmɪk nˈɜːvəs sˈɪstəm/

the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and glandular activity

synonyms : ANS

What is "autonomic nervous system"?

The autonomic nervous system, as a singular body part, is a complex network of nerves that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions. It works silently and independently, managing essential processes such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It maintains a delicate balance within the body, responding automatically to changes in the environment and internal conditions.

Examples

1. The Autonomic Nervous System is what regulates your arousal level, through, yet again, two systems.

2. What really got me was that he supposedly had control over his Autonomic Nervous System.