Which of these effectors is not directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
A)cardiac muscle
B)smooth muscle
C)skeletal muscle
D)most glands

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The autonomic nervous system is not involved in the control of skeletal muscle, which is instead regulated by the somatic nervous system. Therefore, choice C (skeletal muscle) is not directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system. The other options (cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and most glands) are directly innervated by the autonomic nervous system.

Which of These Effectors Is Not Directly Controlled by the Autonomic