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Psychology QUESTION #9790
Question 1
The autonomic nervous system differs from the somatic nervous system in that its operation is largely:
  • Involuntary✔️
  • Voluntary
  • Controlled by the brain
  • Controlled by the spinal cord
Correct Answer Explanation
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls involuntary functions — heart rate, digestion, glandular secretion — below conscious awareness. The somatic nervous system governs voluntary skeletal muscle movements.