The two major divisions of the nervous system are the central and the ________ nervous systems.

A) autonomic
B) sympathetic
C) somatic
D) peripheral

Peripheral Nervous

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Central Nervous

Refers to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural signals.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heartbeat and digestion.