Asked by Brent Wilson on Jul 13, 2024

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Which nervous system controls the heart,glands,and smooth muscles

A)  visceral nervous system
B)  efferent nervous system 
C)  somatic nervous system
D)  autonomic nervous system

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and also regulates glandular functions.

Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones or other substances directly into the blood or onto a body surface.

Smooth Muscles

Involuntary muscles found in various parts of the body, such as the intestines and blood vessels, that contract and relax without conscious control.

  • Describe the structural and functional divisions of the nervous system.
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Adeline Barajas RiosJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions such as heart rate, gland secretion, and smooth muscle contractions. The other options (A, B, and C) focus on voluntary actions and do not have control over these specific bodily functions.