Which of the Following Statements Applies to the Autonomic Nervous

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system (ANS) ?

• A) The ANS innervates skeletal muscle.
• B) ANS functions are consciously controlled.
• C) The ANS controls unconscious movement of skeletal muscles.
• D) The receptor molecules of the ANS may be muscarinic, nicotinic, or adrenergic.
• E) A single neuron from the spinal cord carries action potentials to effector organs in the ANS.

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Definitions:

Speech

The expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.

Emotion Processing

The mechanism by which emotional information is analyzed, evaluated, and acted upon by an individual.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary urges to act or respond quickly, often without thoughtful consideration of consequences.