What Is the Difference Between the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous

question 182

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

• A) The somatic nervous system is for voluntary responses, the autonomic for involuntary.
• B) The somatic nervous system contains afferent fibres, the autonomic contains efferent fibres.
• C) The Somatic Nervous System Arouses The Body, The Autonomic Calms The Body.
• D) The somatic nervous system sends information to the central nervous system, the autonomic sends information away from the central nervous system.

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Definitions:

Basic Emotions

Fundamental emotions that are hard-wired in humans and include happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, and anger.

Cognitive Response

The internal thought process and mental activities triggered by external stimuli, influencing how information is perceived, processed, and remembered.

Physical

Refers to anything pertaining to the body or involving bodily movements.

Emotional

Pertaining to feelings or psychological states that arise in response to stimuli, affecting moods and behavior.