Autonomic nervous system

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Narrower Terms 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

autonomic neuropathy

See for

ANS

Broader Terms

nervous system

Narrower Terms

autonomic ganglion, enteric nervous system, heart innervation, myenteric plexus, parasympathetic nervous system, postganglionic fiber, preganglionic fiber, sympathetic nervous system

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• A third and less commonly considered part of the autonomic nervous system is the enteric nervous system, which controls the digestive organs, and is, for the most part, independent of CNS input.
• The autonomic nervous system: The autonomic nervous system is an entire littlebrain unto itself; its name comes from "autonomous",and it runs bodily functions without our awareness or control.
• Autonomic Nervous System | Back to Top The Autonomic Nervous System is that part of PNS consisting of motor neurons that control internal organs.
• The autonomic nervous system is composed of two parts, which function primarily in opposition to each other.
• Gary Farr Last Updated June, 24, 2002 POST FIRST COMMENT! Page: 1 3c04 The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that functions to regulate the basic visceral (organ) processes needed for the maintenance of normal bodily functions.

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