The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerves that control all of the involuntary functions in the body is called the ________ nervous system.
A)somatic
B)autonomic
C)sympathetic
D)parasympathetic

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The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions in the body such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. The somatic nervous system, on the other hand, controls voluntary movements and sensations. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are both subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system, with the sympathetic system responsible for the "fight or flight" response and the parasympathetic system responsible for the "rest and digest" response. However, neither of them is a correct answer to the given question since they are only two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system. The best answer is B, which refers to the entire autonomic nervous system.

The Subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System That Consists of Nerves