The term autonomic refers to something that is self-governing or operating independently, without human intervention. It can also refer to a part of the nervous system responsible for involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion.
Usage examples
The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary body functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and digestion.
Some common disorders of the autonomic nervous system include orthostatic hypotension, where blood pressure drops upon standing up, and autonomic neuropathy, which can cause symptoms like dizziness and digestive problems.
Autonomous vehicles use autonomic systems to monitor and control various functions, such as navigation, acceleration, and braking.
The autonomic response to stress can include increased heart rate, sweating, and dilated pupils.
In a smart home, the autonomic features can automatically adjust the temperature, lighting, and security settings based on the occupants' preferences and behavior patterns.
Using the neurochemical specificity of [11C] raclopride positron emission tomography scanning, combined with psychophysiological measures of autonomic nervous system activity, we found endogenous dopamine release in the striatum at peak emotional arousal during music listening. (nature.com)
Their publication, «Brain Over Body: A study on the willful regulation of autonomic function during cold exposure,» published in the journal NeuroImage, is the first to study how The Iceman's brain responds during experimentally controlled whole - body cold exposure. (sciencedaily.com)
Mednick and her team demonstrated, for the first time, that increases in autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity during sleep is correlated with memory improvement. (sciencedaily.com)