The Motor Portion of the Autonomic Nervous System Can Be

Question

The motor portion of the autonomic nervous system can be divided into
A)somatic and sympathetic divisions.
B)somatic and parasympathetic divisions.
C)enteric and somatic divisions.
D)sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
E)voluntary and involuntary divisions.

Accepted Answer

The motor portion of the autonomic nervous system can be divided into two divisions: the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. These two divisions have opposite effects on various organs and are responsible for maintaining the balance of the body's internal environment. The somatic division is responsible for voluntary movements of skeletal muscles, while the enteric division controls the gastrointestinal system. The voluntary and involuntary divisions are not specific to the autonomic nervous system and refer to the overall control of muscle movements in the body.