Your body has a secret helper that works automatically. It’s like having a robot inside you that takes care of things like your heartbeat, breathing, and digestion, without you even thinking about it. This helper is called the autonomic nervous system. When you’re scared or excited, it helps you react quickly; when you're relaxed, it lets your body rest and recover.
Examples
- Your body automatically increases your heart rate when you see a scary movie.
- You don't think about breathing, your body just keeps doing it.
- Your stomach digests food even while you're sleeping.
Ask a question
See also
- How Does The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems by Dr. Russ Harris Work?
- What are hormones?
- {"response":"{\"What is the sympathetic nervous system?
- How Does Types of Sensory Receptors Work?
- What are autonomic responses?