Which of the following choices best describes the autonomic nervous system?
A) motor fibers that send commands to smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands
B) motor fibers that conduct impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscle
C) sensory neurons that carry impulses from the body to the CNS
D) sensory and motor neurons that supply the digestive tract

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The autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary and unconscious control of bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It includes motor fibers that send commands to smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands. Option B refers to the somatic nervous system, which controls voluntary movements, while option C refers to sensory neurons in general and option D only refers to the digestive tract.

Which of the Following Choices Best Describes the Autonomic Nervous