Match the part of the autonomic nervous system, labelled a. through d., with its description(s). (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-innervates skeletal muscle
A)sympathetic nervous system
B)parasympathetic nervous system
C)both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
D)neither sympathetic nor parasympathetic nervous system

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The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions such as heart rate, breathing, and digestion. It is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which typically have opposing effects on these functions. However, neither system innervates skeletal muscle, which is under the control of the somatic nervous system. Therefore, the correct choice is D: neither sympathetic nor parasympathetic nervous system.

Match the Part of the Autonomic Nervous System, Labelled A Through