Asked by Amanda Crosby on Jun 08, 2024

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Controls conscious movement

A) Somatic motor nervous system
B) Autonomic nervous system
C) Both somatic and autonomic nervous systems
D) Neither somatic nor autonomic nervous system

Somatic Motor Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body by innervating skeletal muscles.

Conscious Movement

Voluntary actions and movements controlled by the brain, reflecting awareness and intent.

  • Recognize the anatomical components and their roles within the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
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Siaire HolseyJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The somatic motor nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary movements, such as those of the muscles involved in walking, grabbing, or talking. This division of the nervous system specifically manages conscious movement.