Cell Ontology (CL)
OWL
Last submission date April 8, 2024
ID http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002410
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002410
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Preferred name

autonomic nervous system

Synonyms

visceral nervous system

Definitions

The autonomic nervous system is composed of neurons that are not under conscious control, and is comprised of two antagonistic components, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The autonomic nervous system regulates key functions including the activity of the cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth muscles (e.g. of the gut), and glands[GO].

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