The afferent and efferent nerves:
A) are regulated by the sympathetic nervous system.
B) are receptors stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system.
C) are responsible for the somatic functions of the spinal cord.
D) originate from the hypothalamus and regulate temperature.
Answer: C) are responsible for the somatic functions of the spinal cord.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).