The pre-nursing class is learning about the nervous system in their anatomy class. What part of the nervous system would the students learn is responsible for digesting food and eliminating body waste?
A) Central
B) Sympathetic
C) Peripheral
D) Parasympathetic

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling the digestive system and elimination of body waste. The central nervous system (A) includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system (C) includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. The sympathetic division (B) of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which is not directly related to digestion or waste elimination.

The Pre-Nursing Class Is Learning About the Nervous System in Their