MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is controlled by conscious thought?
A
voluntary actions
B
breathing
C
heart rate
D
digestion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The somatic nervous system (SNS) controls mainly voluntary activities that are under conscious control.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cerebellum mostly controls voluntary actions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Voluntary action: It involves actions like walking, eating, jumping and running. These actions are produced consciously. Both spinal cord and brain are involved and these coordinate with PNS to generate necessary movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of voluntary actions are running, dancing, breathing, and writing.

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