Digestion is primarily controlled by the ________.

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Digestion is primarily controlled by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for the "rest and digest" response in the body. The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response and can inhibit digestion. The medulla oblongata and pons are parts of the brainstem that control involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate, but they do not primarily control digestion. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements.

Digestion Is Primarily Controlled by the ________