Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002563
Explain the role of the autonomic nervous system in controlling involuntary actions.
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Regulating voluntary movements
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Controlling conscious actions
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Managing involuntary functions like heart rate
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Producing hormones
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Managing involuntary functions like heart rate
Solution:
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for regulating involuntary functions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, respiration, and glandular secretions. It consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions that work together to maintain internal balance and respond to changes in the environment. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Managing involuntary functions like heart rate'.
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