Which of These Effectors Is Not Directly Controlled by the Autonomic

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of these effectors is not directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

• A) most glands
• B) smooth muscle
• C) cardiac muscle
• D) skeletal muscle

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