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Autonomic Nervous System

Meaning

The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is the division of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating involuntary physiological processes essential for life and homeostasis. This system controls fundamental functions such as heart rate, respiration, digestion, pupil dilation, and glandular secretion without conscious effort. It serves as a vital bridge between the central nervous system and the body’s internal organs, including the endocrine glands, thereby deeply influencing hormonal balance.