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Somatic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
The somatic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system and is involved in voluntary movements.
Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary systems like heart rate, digestion and blood pressure.
Enteric Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System
The ENS is a part of the peripheral nervous system that plays a key role in digestion. Neurons spread throughout the digestive system and is commonly known as the "second brain".
References
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Holland, Amy Marie, et al. “The Enteric Nervous System in Gastrointestinal Disease Etiology - Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.” SpringerLink, Springer International Publishing, 26 Mar. 2021, link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00018-021-03812-y.
“The Peripheral Nervous System.” The Peripheral Nervous System | SEER Training, training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/nervous/organization/pns.html#:~:text=The%20peripheral%20nervous%20system%20consists,and%20the%20autonomic%20nervous%20system. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
Sensory System • Anatomy, Structure, & Physiology - Getbodysmart, www.getbodysmart.com/sensory-system/. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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