AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following enables voluntary control of our skeletal muscles?
A
Autonomic nervous system
B
Somatic nervous system
C
Sympathetic nervous system
D
Parasympathetic nervous system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The somatic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of the body movements via the use of skeletal muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The somatic nervous system (SNS) is also known as the voluntary nervous system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The somatic nervous system (SNS) is part of the peripheral nervous system, and is associated with activities traditionally thought of as conscious or voluntary, such as walking.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abstract. The somatic nervous system provides control of skeletal muscle movement. Conscious control of movement originates in the motor cortex (both premotor and primary motor cortex).

Detailed explanation-5: -The somatic nervous system (SNS), or voluntary nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

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