Which of the Following Best Describes the Autonomic Nervous System

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?

• A) The brain and spinal cord
• B) The nerves carrying sensation from the body, including pressure, heat, and pain, back to the brain
• C) The nerves carrying instructions from the brain out to the visceral organs in the body, such as the heart, digestive system, and skin
• D) The nerves carrying instructions from the brain out to the skeletal muscles, telling them when and how to move

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