Motor Neurons to Skeletal Muscle Belong to the ________ Division

Question

Motor neurons to skeletal muscle belong to the ________ division of the peripheral nervous system.
A) somatic
B) autonomic
C) afferent
D) visceral

Accepted Answer

Motor neurons that innervate skeletal muscle belong to the somatic division of the peripheral nervous system, which is responsible for voluntary movements and sensations. The autonomic division controls involuntary functions such as digestion, cardiovascular activity, and breathing. Afferent neurons transmit sensory information from the periphery to the central nervous system, while visceral neurons regulate the activity of internal organs.