answersLogoWhite

0

Yes.

The cardiac muscle beats with an intrinsic rhythm. This permits the heart to beat without extrinsic stimulation. The heart begins its rhythm and continues its rhythm, basically until something interrupts it. Interconnecting cardiac muscle tissue which is specially designed to continue the rhythm of the heart's contraction creates the heart's system of conduction. These strands of cardiac muscle tissue keep the heart beating in the rhythm that it begins with without interruption through coordinating action. The cardiac cycle refers to the process which fills and empties the individual chambers of the heart. The system of the heart's conduction enables this cycle to continue without interruption.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the nervous system that functions without conscious effort?

The autonomic nervous system functions independently and continuously without conscious effort.


What muscle can contract without the need for the nervous stimulation?

Smooth & cardiac muscle.


Why is the autonomic nervous system so named?

autonomic nervous system refers to visceral organs that we are unable to control. these organs control actions such as breathing, heart rate, etc. that occur without having to be thought about


What is the functions of the autonomic nervous system?

The involuntary nervous system that is involved with organ regulation is called the Autonomic nervous system (ANS) and is comprised of the Sympathetic nervous system and the Parasympathetic nervous system.


What nervous system functions independently and continuously?

The autonomic nervous system, which is the one that keeps your heart and lungs functioning without your conscious effort or control.


What system controls the body's unconscious activities?

The autonomic nervous system controls the body's unconscious activities, such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It is responsible for regulating these functions to maintain homeostasis in the body without conscious effort.


What is a somatic and an autonomic nervous system action?

Somatic is when you move on purpose. Autonomic is when you react without thinking.


Which division of the nervous system is dedicated to subconscious functions?

The autonomic nervous system is dedicated to regulating subconscious functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It has two main branches - the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which work together to maintain homeostasis in the body without conscious effort.


Autonomic nervous system put in sentence?

Autonomic nervous system is one of the two subdivisions of the nervous system; the other being the somatic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system regulates and controls bodily functions and processes without conscious control or voluntary input (e.g. pumping blood around your body or digesting food). It is further subdivided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems; categorized by the neurotransmitters utilized and the physiological functions.Sympathetic = "fight or flight"Parasympathetic = "rest & digest" systemBoth are part of the autonomic nervous system.Longer than a sentence but I'm sure you cut it down somehow!


What is autonomic conditioning?

Autonomic conditioning refers to the process by which the autonomic nervous system learns to respond to environmental cues and triggers. Through repeated exposure to certain stimuli, this system can become conditioned to react in a particular way without conscious control. This process is often associated with learned behaviors and emotional responses.


Digestion respiration and other involuntary functions are under the control of the?

Digestion, respiration, and other involuntary functions are primarily controlled by the autonomic nervous system. This system regulates processes that occur automatically, such as heart rate, breathing, and digestion, without our conscious effort. The autonomic nervous system consists of two main branches: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which work together to maintain the body's internal balance.


Could any other body system function without the nervous system?

Perhaps the heart would continue to pump as it has cells that "beat" on their own without any nervous stimulation.