Understanding the Nervous System

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions?

• Skeletal nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

What type of muscle is primarily controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

• Skeletal muscle

• Voluntary muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

Which system is responsible for voluntary movements like picking up a glass?

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

What is an example of an activity that involves both autonomic and somatic control?

• Breathing

• Walking

• Going to the bathroom

• Eating

How can you determine if a movement is controlled by the somatic nervous system?

• If it is a voluntary action

• If it happens without conscious thought

• If it involves smooth muscle

• If it regulates heartbeat