Which of the following is an example of the autonomic nervous system at work?
a. Manoj enjoys listening to bird songs early in the morning.
b. Rachels fingers flick back and forth when she watches her daughter make an exciting play during a soccer game.
c. Peter struggles to scratch an itch in the middle of his back.
d. Gina salivates at the smell of fresh bread baking in her grandmothers kitchen.
Question 2
The ____ is the part of the peripheral nervous system that directs the activity of glands, organs, and smooth muscles.
a. somatic nervous system
b. endocrine system
c. autonomic nervous system
d. central nervous system