The Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System Comprise

question 19

Multiple Choice

The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the

• A) central nervous system.
• B) peripheral nervous system.
• C) skeletal nervous system.
• D) afferent nervous system.

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