Cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands are under the control of the
A)somatic nervous system.
B)parasympathetic division.
C)sympathetic division.
D)central nervous system.
E)autonomic nervous system.

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Cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands are all involuntary muscles or organs, meaning they are not under conscious control. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating involuntary functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and glandular secretions. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, while the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions are part of the autonomic nervous system and regulate different aspects of involuntary functions. However, neither of these divisions solely controls cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands, so the correct answer is E, the autonomic nervous system.

Cardiac Muscle, Smooth Muscle, and Glands Are Under the Control