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Involuntary control of smooth and cardiac muscles and glands is provided by the __________.

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The autonomic nervous system

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The autonomic nervous system is control mechanism that operates mainly unconciously and governs body functions like heart rate, digestion, pupil response, urination, sexual excitement, and respiratory rate.

Autonomic functions require respiratory control, cardiovascular control, vasomotor activity and some reflex behaviors like coughing, swallowing, vomiting and sneezing

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