Identify an Accurate Statement About the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

question 3

Multiple Choice

Identify an accurate statement about the autonomic nervous system (ANS) .

• A) The ANS is under one's conscious control.
• B) The ANS is composed of nerves that innervate the skeletal muscles.
• C) The ANS is regulated by the cerebral cortex.
• D) The ultimate purpose of the ANS is to maintain homeostasis in the body.

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