Question

which nervous system is comprised of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
a. the central nervous system
b. the peripheral nervous system
c. the sympathetic nervous system
d. the parasympathetic nervous system

please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

The vertebrate nervous system is divided into two main parts: the Central Nervous System (CNS), consisting of the brain and spinal cord, and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). The PNS connects the CNS to the rest of the body and is further subdivided into the somatic nervous system (controlling voluntary muscle movements) and the autonomic nervous system (regulating involuntary functions). The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are themselves subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system.

Answer:

B. the peripheral nervous system