Question

multiple choice question
dr. marten is measuring a patients vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure to see if the patients ______ nervous system is working properly.

○ sensory
○ autonomic
○ somatic
○ peripheral

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the functions of each nervous system:

• Sensory: Deals with sensory input (not vital signs regulation).
• Autonomic: Regulates involuntary functions like heart rate, blood pressure (matches the scenario).
• Somatic: Controls voluntary movements (not related to vital signs).
• Peripheral: Includes nerves outside CNS, not specific to vital signs regulation.

Answer:

B. autonomic