1.
autonomic nervous system; ANS
the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing
Medical term
The 自律神経 controls functions we don't consciously control.
Etymology
- 交感神経 - sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight)
- 副交感神経 - parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest)
Symptoms of imbalance
Related condition
- 自律神経失調症 - autonomic dysfunction
Common collocations
Related Words
Related:
自律神経失調症 (autonomic dysfunction)
Related:
感覚神経 (sensory nerve)
Related:
中枢神経 (central nervous system)
Related:
神経系 (nervous system)
Compare:
交感神経 (sympathetic nerve)
Related:
末梢神経 (peripheral nerve)
Compare:
迷走神経 (vagus nerve)