The Autonomic Nervous System Can Be Divided into Two Functional

question 31

Multiple Choice

The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two functional and anatomical divisions called

• A) sympathetic and unsympathetic.
• B) sympathetic and parasympathetic.
• C) afferent and efferent.
• D) CNS and PNS.

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