Question

the autonomic nervous system is subdivided into the ____ division which tends to arouse the body for action and the ____ division which tends to have a calming effect.

motor, sensory
visceral, motor
central, peripheral
sympathetic, parasympathetic

Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system has two main divisions. The sympathetic division activates the body's "fight - or - flight" response, arousing it for action. The parasympathetic division promotes a "rest - and - digest" state, having a calming effect.

Answer:

D. sympathetic, parasympathetic