Match each part of the nervous system with its corresponding description.
-consists of the brain and spinal cord
A)Afferent division
B)Autonomic nervous system
C)Central nervous system
D)Efferent division
E)Parasympathetic division
F)Peripheral nervous system
G)Somatic nervous system
H)Sympathetic division

Question

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The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord

Answer: F 
 The peripheral nervous system includes all nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord

Answer: G 
 The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles

Answer: A 
 The afferent division carries sensory information towards the central nervous system

Answer: D 
 The efferent division carries motor information away from the central nervous system

Answer: B 
 The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions and includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions

Answer: E 
 The parasympathetic division is responsible for rest and digestion, while the sympathetic division is responsible for the fight or flight response

Note: Make sure to double check your answers, as Answer: A could also apply to the efferent division in certain contexts where it refers to efferent sensory information.

Match Each Part of the Nervous System with Its Corresponding