Which Type of Muscle Requires Stimulation by a Somatic Motor

Question

Which type of muscle requires stimulation by a somatic motor neuron?
A) Visceral
B) Smooth
C) Cardiac
D) Skeletal

Accepted Answer

Only skeletal muscles are controlled by somatic motor neurons. Visceral and smooth muscles are involuntary and are controlled by the autonomic nervous system, while cardiac muscle has an intrinsic pacemaker and is also controlled by the autonomic nervous system.