The somatic portions of the nervous system innervate:O your brachialisO everything on this listO your heartyour blood vesselsyour intestines

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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The somatic portions of the nervous system innervate:
O your brachialis
O everything on this list
O your heart
your blood vessels
your intestines

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The nervous system is the body's main control and communication system. Each idea, deed, and emotion is a manifestation of its activity. Electrical impulses serve as a signaling system or way of communication with body cells. These impulses are fast and precise, eliciting nearly instantaneous reactions.

The neurological system does not control and maintain bodily homeostasis alone; the endocrine system is a critical regulatory mechanism as well. Unlike the neurological system, which is controlled by fast electrical nerve impulses, the endocrine system organs create hormones that are delivered into the bloodstream.