Asked by Adriana Azizan on May 22, 2024

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The autonomic nervous system most directly controls

A) speech production.
B) thinking and memory.
C) movement of the arms and legs.
D) bladder contractions.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Bladder Contractions

Involuntary movements of the bladder muscles that help in the storage and release of urine.

Speech Production

The process involving the physical and neurological mechanisms responsible for the generation of spoken language.

  • Understand the fundamental structure and operational functions of the nervous system.
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Skull ForgerMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as bladder contractions, rather than voluntary actions such as speech production, thinking and memory, or movement of the arms and legs.