The peripheral nervous system consists of the ________ and ________ nervous systems.
A) autonomic; somatic
B) autonomic; sympathetic
C) parasympathetic; somatic
D) parasympathetic; sympathetic

Question

The peripheral nervous system consists of the ________ and ________ nervous systems.
A) autonomic; somatic 
B) autonomic; sympathetic
C) parasympathetic; somatic
D) parasympathetic; sympathetic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system encompasses all of the nerves and neurons outside of the brain and spinal cord. It can be divided into two separate systems: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and sensory information, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. The autonomic nervous system can be further divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, but these are both part of the autonomic system rather than separate from it. Therefore, the answer is A) autonomic; somatic.

The Peripheral Nervous System Consists of the ________ and ________

The Peripheral Nervous System Consists of the and