Ayat has just stubbed her toe on the corner of the table.Which division of the nervous system is most likely to send the message of pain to her spinal cord and brain?
A) autonomic
B) sympathetic
C) somatic
D) parasympathetic

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The somatic division of the nervous system is responsible for sensing pain and sending it to the spinal cord and brain. The other divisions (autonomic, sympathetic, and parasympathetic) are primarily responsible for regulating involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Ayat Has Just Stubbed Her Toe on the Corner of the Table.Which