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The Human Skeleton

Question 3 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are both part of which division of the nervous system?

Answer
A
the central nervous system
B
the peripheral nervous system
C
the somatic nervous system
D
the autonomic nervous system

Explanation

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions, such as heart rate and digestion. Its two main divisions are the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, so they are both part of the autonomic nervous system.

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