Regarding the autonomic nervous system, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Your autonomic nervous system would react in much the same way whether you were being chased by a dog or were surprised by a prowler.
b. Whether you are relaxed or aroused at any moment depends on the combined activity of both branches of the autonomic nervous system.
c. The autonomic nervous system controls the voluntary actions and movements of the body.
d. The autonomic nervous system is made up of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
ANSWER: c
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