Which of the following is TRUE about the autonomic nervous system? a. carries sensory/response information to viscera (glands and organs) b. is part of the CNS c. never uses hormones to help with responses d. carries response information to voluntary skeletal muscles e. uses only 1 neuron to reach effectors
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carries sensory response information to viscera (glands and organs): This is true. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for regulating involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. It carries information to and Show more…
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