NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Conscious activities are controlled by the ____ nervous system
A
somatic
B
autonomic
C
peripheral
D
central
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The somatic nervous system connects the central nervous system with the body’s muscles and skin. Its primary function is to control voluntary movements and reflex arcs, while also helping us process the senses of touch, sound, taste, and smell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The central nervous system controls the biological processes of our body and all conscious thought.

Detailed explanation-3: -The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that go to the skin and muscles and is involved in conscious activities. The autonomic nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the visceral organs such as the heart, stomach, and intestines. It mediates unconscious activities.

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