Which of the following comparisons of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the somatic nervous system (SNS) is not true?

a. the SNS carries information from the special senses

b. the ANS has sensory receptors called interoceptors

c. tissues of the ANS can function even if their nerve supply is damaged

d. the SNS contains motor neurons which are excitatory and inhibitory

e. angina pectoris is an example of input from the ANS

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Biology

Imani Best

12 March, 17:21

Which of the following comparisons of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the somatic nervous system (SNS) is not true?

a. the SNS carries information from the special senses

b. the ANS has sensory receptors called interoceptors

c. tissues of the ANS can function even if their nerve supply is damaged

d. the SNS contains motor neurons which are excitatory and inhibitory

e. angina pectoris is an example of input from the ANS

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Carmelo Goodwin · Answer 1

D. the SNS contains motor neurons which are excitatory and inhibitory

Explanation

Autonomic nervous system controls the involuntary body functions such as digestion etc.

The SNS contains motor neurons which are excitatory and inhibitory is false. It was previously believe to be true but now false due to the various exceptions discovered about it.

Mercedes Pope · Answer 2

The correct answer is: D) the SNS contains motor neurons which are excitatory and inhibitory.

Explanation:

Motor neurons have no inhibitory function in vertebrates, as they only carry excitatory information to the neuromuscular junction (the interface between the muscle fiber and this type of neuron) to generate the contraction of the muscle on the receiving end.