The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the autonomic nervous system over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The autonomic nervous system is composed of neurons that are not under conscious control, and is comprised of two antagonistic components, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The autonomic nervous system regulates key functions including the activity of the cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth muscles (e.g. of the gut), and glands.
branching morphogenesis of a nerve +
central nervous system development +
circulatory system development +
determination of left/right asymmetry in nervous system +
digestive system development +
endocrine system development +
ensheathment of neurons +
enteric nervous system development
exocrine system development +
ganglion development +
hepaticobiliary system development +
immune system development +
limbic system development +
negative regulation of nervous system development +
nerve development +
nervous system development +
neural tube development +
neurogenesis +
notochord formation
parasympathetic nervous system development +
peripheral nervous system development +
pharyngeal system development +
plant organ development +
positive regulation of nervous system development +