For Autonomic Nervous System we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Biology, Female Health, Horse Health, Medical, Multiple Sclerosis and Psychoactives.

Autonomic Nervous System (Biology)

A subdivision of the peripheral nervous system, which is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Autonomic Nervous System (Female Health)

The part of the nervous system that regulates vital functions of the body that are involuntary or not consciously controlled; it includes the activity of the heart, the smooth muscles, and the glands.

Autonomic Nervous System (Horse Health)

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.

Autonomic Nervous System (Medical)

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

Autonomic Nervous System (Multiple Sclerosis)

The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary vital functions, including the activity of the cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth muscles (e.g., of the gut), and glands. The autonomic nervous system has two divisions: the sympathetic nervous system accelerates heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure; the parasympathetic nervous system slows heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System (Psychoactives)

1. that part of the nervous system regulating involuntary action, as of the heart, glands, and intestines.

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