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Body Organization

Question 4 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)

Which actions are functions of the somatic nervous system? Check all that apply.regulates involuntary activitiesincreases heart rate and blood pressurerelays information to and from internal organsstimulates digestionregulates voluntary activitiesrelays information to and from skin and skeletal muscles

Answer
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regulates involuntary activities
B
increases heart rate and blood pressure
C
relays information to and from internal organs
D
stimulates digestion
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regulates voluntary activities
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relays information to and from skin and skeletal muscles

Explanation

The somatic nervous system controls voluntary actions and carries sensory information between the central nervous system and the skin and skeletal muscles. Therefore, it regulates voluntary activities and relays information to and from skin and skeletal muscles. Involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion are controlled mainly by the autonomic nervous system.

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