The nervous system that controls respiration is called
autonomic because it isn't subject to voluntary control. Autonomic Nervous
System (ANS) is responsible for regulating the functions of the body's internal
organs like the heart, stomach, and intestines. It is a division of
the peripheral nervous system that acts unconsciously and it regulates
bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiration. The hypothalamus
is the part of the brain that regulates the Autonomic Nervous System. Other
reflex reactions like coughing, sneezing, swallowing, and vomiting are also
part of autonomic functions that occur in the body.
