Voluntary Movements,such as Writing with a Pencil,are Directed by the

question 765

Multiple Choice

Voluntary movements,such as writing with a pencil,are directed by the

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

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Sugar Pill

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