Autonomic Nervous System
Of neural structure and nervous system. May also be referred to as ANS.
The part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands.
This concept's ID is @1~30019
Nervous System
- sympathetic nervous system
Originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological...
- parasympathetic nervous system
Originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes...
Also contains
- autonomic ganglion
Any of the ganglia of the autonomic system whose unmyelinated fibers innervate...