Which of the choices below describes the ANS?
A) motor fibers that conduct nerve impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles
B) sensory neurons that convey information from somatic receptors in the head, body wall, and limbs and from receptors from the special senses of vision, hearing, taste, and smell to the CNS
C) motor fibers that conduct nerve impulses from the CNS to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
D) sensory and motor neurons that supply the digestive tract

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ANS, or autonomic nervous system, is responsible for the involuntary control of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glandular activity. It has two branches, the sympathetic and parasympathetic, which have opposite effects on physiological processes such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. Therefore, choice C is the best answer as it accurately describes the function of the ANS.

Which of the Choices Below Describes the ANS