The portion of the nervous system that is associated with the control of involuntary activities is the
A)central nervous system.
B)peripheral nervous system.
C)autonomic nervous system.
D)somatic nervous system.
E)automatic nervous system.

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The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary activities such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. The central nervous system and peripheral nervous system both have components that can control these activities, but they are not solely responsible for them. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements, while the term "automatic nervous system" is not correct terminology.

The Portion of the Nervous System That Is Associated with the Control