Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14.8, Problem 10CYU
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The part of brain which is the main integration center of the autonomic nervous system and the part that exerts direct influence on autonomic functions.

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There are two different parts of nervous system, namely- CNS (central nervous system) and PNS (peripheral nervous system). PNS is comprised of two different divisions which regulates activities of different organs. The two divisions of PNS are ANS (autonomic nervous system) and SNS (somatic nervous system).

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