The Somatic Motor Branch of the Peripheral Nervous System

question 27

Multiple Choice

The somatic motor branch of the peripheral nervous system

• A)exits the spinal cord through the dorsal root.
• B)regulates heart rate.
• C)is the afferent branch of the peripheral nervous system.
• D)is an efferent branch of the peripheral nervous system.

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Definitions:

Ions

Charged particles formed when atoms or molecules gain or lose electrons, playing critical roles in chemical reactions and cellular functions.

High Concentration

A comparative term referring to a scenario in which a particular substance is present in large amounts relative to other substances or relative to its usual amount.

Low Concentration

A condition characterized by a reduced amount of a substance in a given area or volume.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.