Which part of the nervous system regulates glands and internal organs without conscious control?

Which part of the nervous system regulates glands and internal organs without conscious control?

• A. Autonomic nervous system
• B. Somatic nervous system
• C. Central nervous system
• D. Enteric nervous system

Answer: (A)

Involuntary control of glands and internal organs is governed by the autonomic nervous system. It runs automatically to manage functions like heart rate, digestion, sweating, and secretions without you thinking about it. It works through two main modes: sympathetic (prepares the body for activity) and parasympathetic (promotes rest and digestion). The somatic system handles voluntary muscles and conscious sensation, while the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) processes information, and the enteric system mainly manages the gut but interacts with the autonomic system. So, the autonomic nervous system is the part that regulates these internal processes without conscious control.

Involuntary control of glands and internal organs is governed by the autonomic nervous system. It runs automatically to manage functions like heart rate, digestion, sweating, and secretions without you thinking about it. It works through two main modes: sympathetic (prepares the body for activity) and parasympathetic (promotes rest and digestion). The somatic system handles voluntary muscles and conscious sensation, while the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) processes information, and the enteric system mainly manages the gut but interacts with the autonomic system. So, the autonomic nervous system is the part that regulates these internal processes without conscious control.