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

question 31

Multiple Choice

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) central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

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Definitions:

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