The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems make up the __________ nervous system.

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems together make up the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary actions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary actions and the central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. "Mammalian" is not a commonly used term to describe a specific division of the nervous system.

The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems Make Up the __________