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Autonomic nervous system

The autonomic nervous system is automatic/involuntary and involved in homeostasis of internal environment. Stimulated with exercise, excitement, pain or fear. "Fight or flight" response may result in increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, perspiration and slowed digestion.


A diagram showing the autonomic nervous system A diagram showing the autonomic nervous system - parasympathetic.
A diagram showing the autonomic nervous system - sympathetic.