The Subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System That Connects to Sensory

question 249

Multiple Choice

The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that connects to sensory receptors and to skeletal muscles is called the:

• A) sympathetic nervous system.
• B) parasympathetic nervous system.
• C) somatic nervous system.
• D) central nervous system.

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