The two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the ___ and ___ divisions.
A) somatic; autonomic
B) sympathetic; parasympathetic
C) primary; secondary
D) sensory; motor

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The somatic division controls voluntary movements and sensations, while the autonomic division controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are subdivisions of the autonomic division. The other options do not accurately describe the divisions of the peripheral nervous system.

The Two Major Divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System Are