The somatic and autonomic nervous systems differ in all of the following EXCEPT__________ .
A) their efferent pathways and ganglia
B) regulation of activity by higher brain centers
C) target organ responses to their neurotransmitters
D) their effectors

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The somatic and autonomic nervous systems both involve regulation by higher brain centers, such as the cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, and brainstem, which influence their activities. The other options (A, C, D) highlight differences between the two systems, such as their pathways, ganglia, neurotransmitter effects, and specific effectors they control.

The Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems Differ in All of the Following