PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

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 visceral motor division, also known as the autonomic nervous system, carries signals to glands, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.

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 regulates key functions including the activity of the cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth muscles (e.g. of the gut), and glands[GO].

Detailed explanation-4: -The motor division of the PNS carries nerve impulses from the central nervous system to muscles and glands throughout the body. The nerve impulses stimulate muscles to contract and glands to secrete hormones.

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