The Parasympathetic Division of ANS

question 46

Multiple Choice

The parasympathetic division of ANS

• A)carries nerve impulses to the visceral organs to prepare the body for resting and digesting.
• B)carries sensory information from skeletal muscles to the CNS.
• C)carries nerve impulses to the visceral organs to prepare the body for fight or flight.
• D)controls the skeletal muscles.
• E)carries sensory information from visceral organs to the CNS.

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