Question

what is the function of the autonomic nervous system? promotes house - keeping functions during rest conducts impulses from the cns to skeletal muscles conducts impulses from the cns to cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands mobilizes body systems during activity

Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system. It controls involuntary functions. Let's analyze each option:

• "Promotes house - keeping functions during rest" is mainly the function of the parasympathetic division (a part of the ANS), not the entire ANS.
• "Conducts impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles" is the function of the somatic nervous system, not the autonomic nervous system.
• The ANS conducts impulses from the central nervous system (CNS) to cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands. This is its core function as it regulates involuntary internal organ activities.
• "Mobilizes body systems during activity" is mainly the function of the sympathetic division (a part of the ANS), not the entire ANS.

Answer:

Conducts impulses from the CNS to cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands