Match each part of the nervous system with its corresponding description.
-Subdivision that carries information from the CNS to skeletal muscle
A)Afferent division
B)Autonomic nervous system
C)Central nervous system
D)Efferent division
E)Parasympathetic division
F)PNS
G)Somatic nervous system
H)Sympathetic division

Question

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The somatic nervous system is responsible for carrying information from the CNS to skeletal muscles, allowing for conscious control of movement.

Answer: D
 The efferent division of the PNS consists of nerves that carry signals away from the CNS to effectors such as muscles, glands, and organs.

Answer: H
 The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in the fight or flight response, and often causes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration. It is responsible for preparing the body for action in response to a perceived threat.

Match Each Part of the Nervous System with Its Corresponding