The Portion of the Nervous System That Most Directly Controls

Question

The portion of the nervous system that most directly controls skeletal muscles is the:
A) somatic.
B) autonomic.
C) sympathetic.
D) parasympathetic.
E) afferent.

Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary control of skeletal muscles, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are subparts of the autonomic nervous system. Afferent nerves are sensory nerves that transmit information to the brain and spinal cord, rather than directly controlling muscles. Therefore, the correct answer is A) somatic.