Asked by Serena Wilson on Jul 13, 2024

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Four of the five answers listed below are actions mediated by the peripheral nervous system. Select the exception.

A) carrying signals to smooth muscle
B) controlling emotion
C) controlling glands
D) carrying signals to and from the skin
E) reflexive responses

Peripheral Nervous

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves an experiential, physiological, and behavioral response to a stimulus.

Reflexive Responses

Automatic reactions to certain stimuli that do not involve conscious thought.

  • Comprehend the structure and operations of the autonomic nervous system.
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Amanda MitchellJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Controlling emotion is primarily mediated by the central nervous system, specifically the limbic system, and is not usually under conscious control. The other choices involve actions that are mediated by the peripheral nervous system.