What is meant by dual innervation in the autonomic nervous system? a) both branc

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What is meant by dual innervation in the autonomic nervous system?

a) both branches of the autonomic nervous system innervate most organs with the same function so that an organ will continue to function if one branch is damaged

b) the autonomic and somatic nervous branches of the parasympathetic nervous system innervate most organs with opposite functions: one to maintain rest and the other to increase activity

c) both branches of the autonomic nervous system innervate most organs with opposite functions: one to maintain rest and the other to increase activity

d) there are two somatic neurons going to each muscle so that a muscle can still function if one neuron is damaged

Explanation / Answer

c) both branches of the autonomic nervous system innervate most organs with opposite functions: one to maintain rest and the other to increase activity

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