The Divisions of the Nervous System That Have Antagonistic, or Opposing

Question

The divisions of the nervous system that have antagonistic, or opposing, actions are
A) motor and sensory systems.
B) sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
C) presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes.
D) forebrain and hindbrain.
E) central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are the divisions of the autonomic nervous system that have opposing actions. The sympathetic system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, while the parasympathetic system promotes "rest and digest" functions.