MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Part of the PNS that controls cardiac, smooth muscles and glands
A
Autonomic
B
Somatic
C
Sensory
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the component of the peripheral nervous system that controls cardiac muscle contraction, visceral activities, and glandular functions of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The autonomic nervous system controls the activities of the inner organs (heart, glands, smooth muscles). It is involuntary.

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