Which pairing of nerves and functions is part of the peripheral nervous system?
A) somatic nerves; flight-fight response
B) autonomic nerves; control skeletal muscle
C) autonomic nerves; control internal organs
D) parasympathetic neurons; prepare body for danger
E) sympathetic neurons; housekeeping tasks in the body

Question

Which pairing of nerves and functions is part of the peripheral nervous system?  
A) somatic nerves; flight-fight response
B) autonomic nerves; control skeletal muscle
C) autonomic nerves; control internal organs
D) parasympathetic neurons; prepare body for danger
E) sympathetic neurons; housekeeping tasks in the body

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Autonomic nerves control internal organs and are part of the peripheral nervous system. Somatic nerves, autonomic nerves that control skeletal muscle, parasympathetic neurons, and sympathetic neurons are all also part of the peripheral nervous system, but only C has the correct pairing of nerves and function.

Which Pairing of Nerves and Functions Is Part of the Peripheral