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Yes, the autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a crucial role in controlling peristalsis, which is the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. The enteric nervous system, a component of the ANS, specifically regulates these contractions to facilitate the movement of food through the digestive system. It operates independently but is influenced by the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the ANS, which can either enhance or inhibit peristaltic activity.
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What is the difference the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?
Autonomic is the automatic nervous system eg pain response (something you cannot not control) while the somatic nervous system is the thing we can control.
How many divisions of the autonomic nervous system are there?
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the control of the functions of the internal organs and it has two divisions. These are the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.
Does the hypothalamus control the autonomic nervous system?
Yes
What nervous system innervates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands?
They are controlled by the autonomous nervous system.== ==
Is autonomic nervous system is that portion of the nervous system over which a person has complete control?
YEs
What are some similarities and differences between the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?
The somatic nervous system is the voluntary part of the brain and it operates under conscious control. The autonomic nervous system is the part of the brain that is involuntary, and that humans have no control over.
What is a part of the nervous system not under voluntary control?
each and every part of body is controlled by the nervous system.
What kind of Eye muscles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
intrinsic eye muscles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system
Which of the following is a way in which somatic and autonomic nervous systems are similar?
The somatic nervous system is the voluntary part of the brain and it operates under conscious control. The autonomic nervous system is the part of the brain that is involuntary, and that humans have no control over.
Which part of your brain control peristaltic movement?
Peristaltic movement is primarily controlled by the enteric nervous system, which is sometimes referred to as the "second brain" located in the gastrointestinal tract. While the brain itself does not directly control peristalsis, it influences it through autonomic nervous system pathways. The medulla oblongata in the brainstem plays a role in regulating autonomic functions, including those of the digestive system. Overall, peristalsis is a complex process involving both local reflexes in the gut and higher-level brain regulation.
What part of your nervous system control simple reflexes?
The autonomic nervous system does. It works at the level of the spinal cord.
What are the things not control by the autonomic nervous system in the body?
Voluntary actions
