The divisions of the nervous system that have antagonistic, or opposing, actions are ________.
A) motor and sensory systems
B) sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
C) presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes
D) central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary processes in the body such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration. These two systems have opposing actions, with the sympathetic system preparing the body for "fight or flight" responses and the parasympathetic system promoting "rest and digest" responses.

The Divisions of the Nervous System That Have Antagonistic, or Opposing