The parasympathetic nervous system is part of the _____ pathway of the _____ nervous system.
A) afferent; somatic
B) afferent; autonomic
C) efferent; somatic
D) efferent; autonomic

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The parasympathetic nervous system is part of the efferent pathway of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary processes such as digestion and heart rate. Afferent pathways carry information towards the central nervous system, while efferent pathways carry information away from the central nervous system towards the target organ or muscle. The somatic nervous system, on the other hand, controls voluntary movements and sensation, and is part of the efferent pathway of the peripheral nervous system.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System Is Part of the _____ Pathway