Match each part of the nervous system with its corresponding description.
-Consists of all the outgoing pathways
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

Question

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The efferent division consists of all the outgoing pathways.

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

Answer: B 
 The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

Answer: F 
 The peripheral nervous system includes all nervous tissue outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: G 
 The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements of the skeletal muscles.

Answer: E 
 The parasympathetic division is part of the autonomic nervous system and is responsible for rest and digestion.

Answer: H 
 The sympathetic division is part of the autonomic nervous system and is responsible for "fight or flight" responses.

Match Each Part of the Nervous System with Its Corresponding