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31) Skeletal muscles and sensory organs are connected to the brain and spinal cord by the: A) somatic nervous system. B) parasympathetic nervous system. C) sympathetic nervous system. D) autonomic nervous system. 32) In the peripheral nervous system, ________ carry messages from special receptors in the skin, muscles, and other internal and external sense organs to the spinal cord, which sends them along to the brain. A) sensory nerves B) spinal reflexes C) motor nerves D) cranial reflexes 33) In the peripheral nervous system, ________ carry orders from the central nervous system to muscles and glands. A) sensory nerves B) cranial reflexes C) spinal reflexes D) motor nerves 34) In the peripheral nervous system, ________ enable us to move, and cause glands to contract and to secrete hormones. A) cranial nerves B) motor nerves C) somatic nerves D) sensory nerves 35) The functioning of blood vessels, glands, and internal organs is regulated by the: A) somatic nervous system. B) spinal nervous system. C) autonomic nervous system. D) skeletal nervous system. 36) Which of the following statements is true? A) The sympathetic nervous system enables the body to conserve and store energy. B) The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. C) The parasympathetic nervous system mobilizes the body for action. D) The autonomic nervous system collects sensory input and sends commands to skeletal muscles. 37) Which of the following statements is NOT true? A) The sympathetic nervous system controls body reflexes and the parasympathetic controls reflexes of the head. B) The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems act in opposing ways to adjust the body to changing circumstances. C) The sympathetic nervous system acts like an accelerator and the parasympathetic like a brake. D) The sympathetic nervous system speeds up the body and the parasympathetic slows it down. 38) The autonomic nervous system is: A) self-governing. B) part of the skeletal nervous system. C) part of the central nervous system. D) responsible for voluntary muscle action. 39) On a hike through the hills, Tim feels a bug crawling up his leg under his pants. In this example, Tim’s ________ is active. A) somatic nervous system B) parasympathetic nervous system C) sympathetic nervous system D) autonomic 40) As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns off the light. In this example, Gloriann’s ________ is active. A) autonomic nervous system B) sympathetic nervous system C) parasympathetic nervous system D) somatic nervous system