You have a great deal of conscious control over the nerves of the _____ nervous system, but not over the nerves of the _____ nervous system.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and sensations, such as skeletal muscles and sensory receptors. This means that we have conscious control over these nerves. On the other hand, the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration. Therefore, we do not have conscious control over these nerves.

You Have a Great Deal of Conscious Control Over the Nerves