Asked by Savannah Grosse on Jul 23, 2024

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Four of the five organs listed below are innervated by the autonomic subdivision of the vertebrate nervous system. Select the exception.

A) intestinal muscles
B) skeletal muscles
C) heart
D) pancreas
E) liver

Autonomic Subdivision

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including the heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, and is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Innervated

Supplied with nerves, which allows for the sensation or movement of a part of the body.

Vertebrate Nervous

The vertebrate nervous system is the part of the nervous system that controls and coordinates the activities of vertebrates, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

  • Understand the organization and functions of the autonomic nervous system.
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Jennifer KnightJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The autonomic nervous system controls smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands, but not skeletal muscle, which is controlled by the somatic nervous system. The other four organs listed are innervated by the autonomic subdivision of the vertebrate nervous system.