Match each part of the nervous system with its corresponding description.
-Consists of nerves that lie in the periphery of the nervous system
A)Afferent division
B)Autonomic nervous system
C)Central nervous system
D)Efferent division
E)Parasympathetic division
F)PNS
G)Somatic nervous system
H)Sympathetic division

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The PNS, or peripheral nervous system, consists of nerves that lie in the periphery of the nervous system.

Answer: G 
 The somatic nervous system controls skeletal muscles and is part of the PNS.

Answer: A
 The afferent division carries sensory information towards the CNS.

Answer: C 
 The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: D 
 The efferent division carries motor commands away from the CNS.

Answer: B 
 The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions and is composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Answer: E 
 The parasympathetic division of the ANS is responsible for resting and digesting activities.

Answer: H 
 The sympathetic division of the ANS is responsible for fight or flight responses to stress.

Match Each Part of the Nervous System with Its Corresponding