The Autonomic Nervous System is a Subdivision of the _____

Question

The autonomic nervous system is a subdivision of the _____ nervous system.
A) central
B) sympathetic
C) peripheral
D) parasympathetic

Accepted Answer

The autonomic nervous system is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system, which controls the involuntary functions of the body such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system.