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The division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates your heart beat is:

Correct answer: C. The autonomic system

  • A. The somatic system
  • B. The muscular system
  • C. The autonomic system
  • D. The skeletal system

Explanation

The autonomic nervous system controls the heartbeat because it regulates involuntary bodily functions, including cardiac activity, through the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, ensuring the heart functions optimally in response to internal and external stimuli.

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