GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The autonomic nervous system is one branch of the ____
A
Central nervous system
B
Somatic nervous system
C
Peripheral nervous system
D
Sympathetic nervous system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The autonomic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiologic processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal. It contains three anatomically distinct divisions: sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric.

Detailed explanation-2: -The peripheral nervous system is divided into two main parts: Autonomic nervous system (ANS): Controls involuntary bodily functions and regulates glands. Somatic nervous system (SNS): Controls muscle movement and relays information from ears, eyes and skin to the central nervous system.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The correct answer is (D): It includes a sensory division and a motor division. The peripheral nervous system includes all nervous tissue located outside the brain and the spinal cord. It contains two main divisions: sensory and motor.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sympathetic nervous system: This system activates body processes that help you in times of need, especially times of stress or danger. Parasympathetic nervous system: This part of your autonomic nervous system does the opposite of your sympathetic nervous system. More items •15-Jun-2022

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