Question

control of glands and the muscles of internal organs is a function of the ______ nervous system.
a. parasympathetic
b. somatic
c. peripheral
d. autonomic

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The parasympathetic nervous system is a part of the autonomic nervous system and is involved in "rest - and - digest" functions, but it is not the overarching system that controls glands and internal organ muscles.
• Option B: The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements of skeletal muscles, not for controlling glands and internal organs.
• Option C: The peripheral nervous system consists of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It includes both the somatic and autonomic nervous systems, but it is not the specific system that controls glands and internal organs.
• Option D: The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for regulating involuntary bodily functions, including the control of glands and the smooth muscles of internal organs (such as the heart, stomach, and intestines).

Answer:

D. autonomic