Multiple Choice
Which nursing goal is a priority when caring for a client newly diagnosed with vertigo in relation to maintaining homeostasis?
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14. The Autonomic Nervous System
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic of the somatic nervous system?
A
Regulation of heart rate
B
Involuntary control of smooth muscles
C
Control of digestive processes
D
Voluntary control of skeletal muscles
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Understand the role of the somatic nervous system: It is responsible for voluntary movements and the control of skeletal muscles.
Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary control: Voluntary control involves conscious decisions to move muscles, while involuntary control is automatic and not consciously directed.
Identify the types of muscles involved: The somatic nervous system specifically controls skeletal muscles, which are under voluntary control.
Consider the other options: Regulation of heart rate and control of digestive processes are functions of the autonomic nervous system, which operates involuntarily.
Conclude that the characteristic of the somatic nervous system is its voluntary control over skeletal muscles, distinguishing it from the autonomic nervous system.
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