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Heartbeat,digestion,and other self-regulating bodily functions are governed by the

A) voluntary nervous system.
B) autonomic nervous system.
C) sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
D) somatic nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Voluntary Nervous System

Part of the nervous system responsible for the control of voluntary movements and the communication of sensory information to the CNS.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight or flight response during stressful or emergency situations.

  • Acquire knowledge on the responsibilities and mechanisms of distinct segments of the nervous system.
  • Explain the role of the endocrine system in regulating bodily functions.
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