Question

question 44 2 pts in the context of divisions of the nervous system, the autonomic nervous system consists of the ______.
∘ parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system
∘ peripheral nervous system and central nervous system
∘ somatic nervous system
∘ brain and spinal cord

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the structure of the nervous system. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is part of the peripheral nervous system and is divided into the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. The central nervous system (CNS) is the brain and spinal cord, the somatic nervous system is separate from ANS, and the CNS components (brain/spinal cord) are not part of ANS. So the correct option is the one with parasympathetic and sympathetic.

Answer:

A. parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system