MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The autonomic nervous system is part of the
A
brain
B
peripheral nervous system
C
central nervous system
D
somatic nervous system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The autonomic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiologic processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal. It contains three anatomically distinct divisions: sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric.

Detailed explanation-2: -The part of your brain that runs autonomic functions is your hypothalamus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sensory: These nerves carry information to your brain and spinal cord. Motor: These nerves carry command signals from your brain to various parts of your body. Autonomic: These nerves control the automatic functions of the organs and systems in your body. 25-May-2022

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