The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that provide what function?

1. Provide involuntary control over cardiac muscles.
2. Provide voluntary control of skeletal muscles.
3. Provide involuntary control over smooth muscles.
4. Provide involuntary control of glands.


Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Providing involuntary control over cardiac muscles is a function of the autonomic nervous system.
Rationale 2: Providing voluntary control of skeletal muscles is a function of the somatic nervous system.
Rationale 3: Providing involuntary control over smooth muscles is a function of the autonomic nervous system.
Rationale 4: Providing involuntary control of glands is a function of the autonomic nervous system.

Global Rationale: Providing voluntary control of skeletal muscles is a function of the somatic nervous system. Providing involuntary control over cardiac muscles, smooth muscles, and control of glands is a function of the autonomic nervous system.

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