The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts.These are termed the __________ nervous systems.
A)ascending and descending
B)frontal and temporal
C)left and right
D)parasympathetic and sympathetic

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The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system, which have opposite effects on various organs and functions in the body. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" response. Therefore, the correct answer is D) parasympathetic and sympathetic.

The Autonomic Nervous System Is Divided into Two Parts