The __________ component of the autonomic nervous system arises from the brain and from the sacral region of the spinal cord.
A)somatic
B)parasympathetic
C)visceral
D)sympathetic
E)peripathetic

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The parasympathetic component of the autonomic nervous system arises from the brain and from the sacral region of the spinal cord. The other options are incorrect: A refers to the voluntary control of skeletal muscles, C refers to the internal organs, D refers to the fight or flight response, and E is not a valid term in anatomy or physiology.

The __________ Component of the Autonomic Nervous System Arises from the Brain