Multiple Choice
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is composed of which of the following structures?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to the Peripheral Nervous System
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Which division of the peripheral nervous system primarily controls skeletal muscle movement (voluntary motor control)?
A
Somatic nervous system
B
Autonomic nervous system
C
Central nervous system
D
Enteric nervous system
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Understand the structure of the nervous system: it is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS further divides into different subsystems.
Identify the main divisions of the peripheral nervous system: the somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, and enteric nervous system.
Recall the function of the somatic nervous system: it controls voluntary movements by innervating skeletal muscles.
Recognize that the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion, and the enteric nervous system specifically manages gastrointestinal functions.
Conclude that the division of the peripheral nervous system responsible for voluntary motor control of skeletal muscles is the somatic nervous system.
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