The Nervous System Controls the Activity of Muscles and Glands

question 55

Multiple Choice

The nervous system controls the activity of muscles and glands. Muscles and glands can generate changes and are therefore called

• A) afferents.
• B) effectors.
• C) stimuli.
• D) visceral.

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