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What is autonomous nervous system? |
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Answer» The specific set of nerves that mainly controls and integrates the functions of internal organs is called autonomic nervous system. It controls the body organs, such as heart, blood vessel, glands, smooth muscles and uterus in the body; that are not directly under control of our will. Autonomic nervous system consists of: (i) Sympathetic and (ii) Para-sympathetic systems. They have opposite effects on the organ i.e., if one stimulates the organ the other inhibits its action. Autonomic nervous system is meant by system which performs body actions automatically. |
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