Asked by Catie Chappelle on Apr 28, 2024
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The division of the peripheral nervous system controlling the body's skeletal muscles is the
A) motor nervous system.
B) sympathetic nervous system.
C) somatic nervous system.
D) parasympathetic nervous system.
Somatic Nervous System
A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body through its control of skeletal muscles.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical and mental activity by accelerating heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.
Motor Nervous System
Part of the nervous system responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements in the body.
- Discern the anatomy and function of the nervous system, which includes the central, peripheral, and autonomic systems.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The somatic nervous system is responsible for controlling the body's skeletal muscles, which are responsible for voluntary movements. The other options, such as the motor nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, and parasympathetic nervous system, are part of the autonomic nervous system and are responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and glandular activity.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the anatomy and function of the nervous system, which includes the central, peripheral, and autonomic systems.