Question

which part of the peripheral nervous system controls movement and transmits sensory information?
○ sympathetic nervous system
○ autonomic nervous system
○ somatic nervous system
○ parasympathetic nervous system

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Sympathetic nervous system: Part of the autonomic system, deals with "fight - or - flight" responses, not movement/sensory transmission.
• Autonomic nervous system: Controls involuntary functions (e.g., heart rate, digestion), not voluntary movement or sensory transmission.
• Somatic nervous system: Part of the peripheral nervous system, responsible for voluntary movement (via motor neurons) and transmitting sensory information (via sensory neurons) from the body to the central nervous system.
• Parasympathetic nervous system: Part of the autonomic system, deals with "rest - and - digest" functions, not movement/sensory transmission.

Answer:

C. Somatic nervous system