Question

While you are taking this test, you probably paid little attention to the ongoing body functions, such as breathing, heart rate and digestion. Such involuntary functions are governed by the __________________________ nervous system.

Answer 1

Answer:

Autonomic

Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system is a section of the peripheral nervous system that specializes in the regulation of various body processes that requires no efforts.

The system operates by collecting information from the external environment and the body of living organisms. It is further divided into 3 sub-sections according to their specialization namely; the sympathetic, the parasympathetic and the enteric nervous system

Answer 2

Answer: such involuntary functions are governed by the Autonomic nervous system

Explanation:

It is the duty of the autonomic nervous system to regulate certain involuntary actions in the human body such as blood-vessel movement, heart rate, breathing, digestion, urination, sexual arousal, pupillary responses, secretion of body fluids like saliva and sweat, control of body temperature, emotional responses etc.

The Autonomic nervous system is made up of two components which does work in opposition to each other. These components are - The Parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system. The later is the one that is responsible for our response to danger (flight-or-fight responses) and the former is responsible for maintaining normal body functions. It also helps in bladder control and slowing down of heart rate.