The Autonomic Nervous System Is Divided into Two Parts

question 80

Multiple Choice

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts.These are termed the __________ nervous systems.

• A)ascending and descending
• B)frontal and temporal
• C)left and right
• D)parasympathetic and sympathetic

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