NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Autonomic nervous system contains
A
smooth muscle
B
cardiac muscle
C
skeletal
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 heart is innervated by parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers. The medulla is the primary site in the brain for regulating sympathetic and parasympathetic outflow to the heart and blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-3: -The autonomic nervous system regulates key functions including the activity of the cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth muscles (e.g. of the gut), and glands[GO].

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