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relating to bodily functions that occur automatically, without conscious effort or control
- Sweating is an autonomic response to regulate body temperature.
- The autonomic nervous system regulates functions such as heart rate and digestion.
- The autonomic reflexes help maintain internal balance without conscious effort.
- Autonomic dysfunction can lead to symptoms such as dizziness or fainting.
- The fight-or-flight response is an example of an autonomic reaction to perceived threat.