The ENTERIC NERVOUS SYSTEM; PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM; and SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS
SYSTEM taken together. Generally speaking, the autonomic nervous system regulates
the internal environment during both peaceful activity and physical or emotional stress.
Autonomic activity is controlled and integrated by the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, especially
the HYPOTHALAMUS and the SOLITARY NUCLEUS, which receive information relayed from
VISCERAL AFFERENTS
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
dysfunction = AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES but consider also DYSAUTONOMIA, FAMILIAL