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  1. Autonomic Nervous System

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    The Autonomic Nervous System ($\text{ANS}$) ($\text{ANS}$), also known historically as the visceral nervous system or involuntary nervous system, is the division of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating the involuntary physiological processes necessary for homeostasis. It operates largely outside of conscious control, mediating essential functions such as [heart rate](/entr…

  2. Peristalsis

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    Peristalsis is the fundamental, wave-like muscular contraction that propels contents through tubular organs, most notably the alimentary canal (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine). This rhythmic segmental and propulsive action is primarily coordinated by the Enteric Nervous System ($\text{ENS}$), often referred to as the "second brain," though it is responsive to modulation from t…