Autonomic nervous system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000996",
  "term": "Autonomic nervous system",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, respiration, and glandular secretions. It operates largely unconsciously and is subdivided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and norepinephrine mediate its effects on target organs.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "peripheral nervous system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 851 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autonomic-nervous-system/"
}