EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The job of the somatic nervous system is to control breathing and the respiratory system.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Another example of how your somatic nervous system can affect internal organs is controlling your breathing. Under most circumstances, you breathe automatically and without thinking about it. But you can also breathe manually, deliberately controlling when you inhale and exhale.

Detailed explanation-2: -The brain and spinal cord are responsible for processing and integrating the various sources of information to allow us to develop a response. Therefore the main function of the somatic nervous system is to connect the CNS with organs and striated muscle to perform our daily functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your breathing usually does not require any thought, because it is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, also called the involuntary nervous system. The parasympathetic system slows your breathing rate. It causes your bronchial tubes to narrow and the pulmonary blood vessels to widen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Breathing is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which controls the involuntary functions of our body. The autonomic nervous system innervates the smooth and cardiac muscle of our internal organs, sending information to the brain regarding their functions.

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