Refers to the autonomic nervous system that has two divisions (i.e. sympathetic and parasympathetic).
Self-governing.
Governing itself independently.
Regulated or controlled by the mechanisms within oneself, specifically referring to the autonomic nervous system, which maintains many of the body’s involuntary functions (e.g., breathing, digestion).
The term pertains to the peripheral nerves responsible for transmitting signals from the brain and governing involuntary actions within the body, such as the rhythmic contraction of the heart.