The ______________ system controls heart rate, blood pressure, and gastrointestinal functions: processes that are not under the control of the central nervous system.

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The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. The limbic system controls emotions and motivation, the respiratory system controls breathing, and the endocrine system controls hormone secretion. None of these systems independently control the functions mentioned in the question.

The ______________ System Controls Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Gastrointestinal