The branch of the autonomic nervous system that controls vegetative functions such as digestion of food, is the:
a. Sympathetic
b. Somatic
c. Central
d. Parasympathetic
d
Rationale: a. The sympathetic branch is the opposite of the parasympathetic and is responsible for stress response.
b. The somatic branch controls voluntary muscular activity.
c. The central nervous systemconsists of the brain and spinal cord.
d. Correct.
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