The ________ Nervous System Controls the Skeletal Muscles

Question

The ________ nervous system controls the skeletal muscles.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) afferent
D) somatic
E) autonomic

Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system controls the skeletal muscles and is responsible for voluntary movements, such as walking and talking. The other options, including the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, are part of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions. The afferent nervous system carries sensory information to the central nervous system.