The divisions of the nervous system that have antagonistic actions, or opposing actions are
A)motor and sensory.
B)sympathetic and parasympathetic.
C)presynaptic and postsynaptic.
D)forebrain and hindbrain.
E)central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system have opposing actions on target organs. The sympathetic division prepares the body for action ("fight or flight" response) while the parasympathetic division promotes "rest and digest" activities.

The Divisions of the Nervous System That Have Antagonistic Actions