Question

the ______ division of the peripheral nervous system functions involuntarily without awareness.

options:

• autonomic
• sympathetic
• parasympathetic
• somatic

Explanation:

The autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) controls involuntary functions (e.g., heart rate, digestion) without conscious awareness. Sympathetic and parasympathetic are subdivisions of autonomic, and somatic is voluntary. So "autonomic" fits.

Answer:

A. autonomic