Messages from the brain to the ______ nervous system regulate intentional body movements like raising an arm and walking.
A) somatic
B) central
C) sympathetic
D) parasympathetic

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The somatic nervous system is responsible for regulating intentional body movements that are under voluntary control, such as raising an arm or walking. It receives messages from the brain through motor neurons and transmits them to specific muscles. Option B, central nervous system, refers to the brain and spinal cord, which are responsible for processing and transmitting information. Options C and D refer to the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary body functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Messages from the Brain to the ______ Nervous System Regulate