The autonomic nervous system has two divisions: the ________ and the ________.

A) central; peripheral
B) sympathetic; parasympathetic
C) receptors; effectors
D) limbic; endocrine

Sympathetic

Associated with or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for controlling the body's fight or flight response.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, helping the body to conserve energy and replenish its resources.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.