The Two Principal Divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System Are

question 124

Multiple Choice

The two principal divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the

• A) somatic and autonomic systems.
• B) sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
• C) peripheral and central systems.
• D) afferent and autonomic systems.
• E) cranial and skeletal nerves.

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Definitions:

Load

In mechanical and structural engineering, a load is the force or weight supported by a structure or component.

Fulcrum

The support about which a lever pivots in physics, or a point of support that allows a lever to lift an object more easily.

Neurons Innervating

Refers to neurons that connect to and control the function of specific organs, muscles, or other neurons by transmitting nerve impulses to them.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells that contract and relax to produce movement in the body, also known as myocytes.