The Autonomic Nervous System Contains Two Branches Called the

question 272

Multiple Choice

The autonomic nervous system contains two branches called the

• A)sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
• B)somatic and spinal systems.
• C)spinal nerves and cranial nerves.
• D)parasympathetic and spinal systems.

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