The voluntary command Steve uses to raise his hand in class would be controlled by the __________ nervous system.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) autonomic
D) somatic

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The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements such as raising your hand. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are responsible for regulating involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. The autonomic nervous system includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, as well as other nerves that control vital body processes.

The Voluntary Command Steve Uses to Raise His Hand in Class