The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two functional and anatomical divisions called
A)sympathetic and unsympathetic.
B)sympathetic and parasympathetic.
C)afferent and efferent.
D)none of the above answers are correct.

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The autonomic nervous system is divided into two functional and anatomical divisions called sympathetic and parasympathetic. These divisions have opposing effects on the body's organs and glands. The sympathetic division activates the "fight or flight" response while the parasympathetic division is responsible for the "rest and digest" response.

The Autonomic Nervous System Can Be Divided into Two Functional