The nervous system that controls respiration is called autonomic because it

A. conducts impulses.

B. deals with the exchange of gases.

C. isn't subject to voluntary control.

D. uses nerves of the body.

The autonomic nervous system is called the autonomous because it's not subject to voluntary control - C. In essence, we don't have control over our autonomic nervous system. Some people, however, have shown control up to a certain extent.