Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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The autonomic division of the nervous system regulates a number of functions such as contraction of smooth muscles and cardiac muscles, secretion of glands and others. It has two further divisions, sympathetic and parasympathetic.
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