The Sympathetic Division of the ANS is Also Referred to as The

Question

The sympathetic division of the ANS is also referred to as the
A)autonomic division
B)craniosacral division
C)thoracolumbar division
D)somatic division
E)ganglionic division

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division is also known as the thoracolumbar division, as it arises from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord. This division is responsible for the "fight or flight" response and activates organs and glands in times of stress or danger. The other answer choices are incorrect: A) Autonomic division is too general and includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, B) Craniosacral division refers specifically to the parasympathetic division which arises from the cranial and sacral regions of the spinal cord, D) Somatic division refers to the motor and sensory nerves that innervate skeletal muscle, and E) Ganglionic division is not a commonly used term in relation to the ANS.