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Nervous regulation of the homeostasis of blood pressure, cardiac rhythm, blood circulation, blood fluid balance, respiration, pupil diameter, visceral motility, exocrine and neuroendocrine secretions, energy metabolism and internal temperature. This is achieved by a constant interaction between the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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(2007). Autonomic Functions. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_337
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