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The function of the autonomic nervouse system is responsible for involuntary body functions sucha as the heartbeat,blood flow, breathing, digestion, etc.

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The autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland are controlled by the?

The autonomic nervous system is controlled by the brainstem, hypothalamus, and spinal cord. The pituitary gland is controlled by the hypothalamus through the release of specific hormones that regulate pituitary function.


Name the two branches of the autonomic nervous system and describe the function of each branch?

The two branches of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and releasing adrenaline. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" response, slowing heart rate, constricting pupils, and aiding in digestion.


What is the function of the hypothalamus in the CNS?

The hypothalamus is about the size of a pearl. It's function is the control center for integration of the peripheral autonomic nervous system. It is very important in maintaining homeostasis.


Which autonomic nervous system increases activity in the smooth muscle of organs?

autonomic


How does the hypothalamus affect the autonomic functions?

The hypothalamus acts as the control center for autonomic functions by regulating various processes such as heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and digestion. It sends signals to the autonomic nervous system to adjust these functions based on internal and external stimuli. The hypothalamus integrates information from different parts of the brain and body to maintain balance and homeostasis.

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What part of the autonomic nervous system calms the body?

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What are the two parts of the nervouse system?

The two integral parts of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic nervous system responsible for, "rest and digest" and the parasympathetic nervous system that is responsible for, "fight or flight".


What is the function of the autonomic?

Homeostasis is the main autonomic function of the hypothalamus.What this means is maintaining the body's main system function as is. Happy Holidays, cmf3225


What is the function of reactors?

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Autonomic function is controlled by what?

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) contributes to the stability of the internal environment of the body (homeostasis). The autonomic nervous system continuously makes adjustments to our body to maintain equilibrium. The ANS regulates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands. One example of the function of the autonomic nervous system is when our pupils constrict when bright light is shining into our eyes. There are two main branches of the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic and parasympathetic.


Breathing is a function controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

The nervous system controls breathing rate.


What are the four main function of nervous system?

motor, sensor, autonomic, and memory


What is the function of sacral nerve?

Autonomic nerve function in body


What does the nervouse system control?

your nerves. AND you spelt NERVOUSE wrong. It is NERVOUS. SPELT is not a word.


What has the author Charles H Hockman written?

Charles H. Hockman has written: 'Essentials of autonomic function' -- subject(s): Autonomic nervous system, Physiology


What is the division of the autonomic nervous system is said to function during resting conditions?

human anatomy


What nervous system innervates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands?

They are controlled by the autonomous nervous system.== ==