Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving
A) two nerves from the spinal cord.
B) both autonomic and somatomotor nerves.
C) both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation.
D) nerves from both the brain and the spinal cord.
E) both sensory and motor nerves.

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Dual innervation refers to the phenomenon in which an organ is innervated by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. This allows for a balance between the two opposing systems, resulting in the optimal functioning of the organ.

Dual Innervation Refers to an Organ Receiving