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Which of the following is a common symptom of shock?
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14. The Autonomic Nervous System
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
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Which type of nervous system innervates skeletal muscles?
A
Enteric nervous system
B
Parasympathetic nervous system
C
Sympathetic nervous system
D
Somatic nervous system
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Understand the role of the somatic nervous system: The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary control of skeletal muscles, allowing conscious movement and coordination.
Differentiate the somatic nervous system from the autonomic nervous system: The autonomic nervous system (which includes the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric divisions) controls involuntary functions like heart rate, digestion, and glandular activity, not skeletal muscle movement.
Review the function of skeletal muscles: Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control and are activated by motor neurons originating from the somatic nervous system.
Eliminate incorrect options: The enteric nervous system controls gastrointestinal functions, the parasympathetic nervous system promotes rest-and-digest activities, and the sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for fight-or-flight responses. None of these directly innervate skeletal muscles.
Confirm the correct answer: The somatic nervous system is the division of the nervous system that innervates skeletal muscles, enabling voluntary movement.
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