Blood sugar levels are not directly regulated by the autonomic nervous system (ANS), but the ANS does play a role in the overall regulation of blood sugar through its influence on hormones and metabolic processes. The sympathetic nervous system can stimulate the release of glucose from the liver, while the parasympathetic nervous system can promote insulin secretion from the pancreas. Thus, while the ANS is involved in blood sugar regulation, it does so indirectly through its effect on other endocrine functions.
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