Which choice correctly orders branches of the nervous system from the broadest to the most specific?
A)peripheral sympathetic autonomic
B)peripheral autonomic sympathetic
C)sympathetic peripheral autonomic
D)autonomic peripheral sympathetic

Question

Which choice correctly orders branches of the nervous system from the broadest to the most specific?
A)peripheral > sympathetic > autonomic
B)peripheral > autonomic > sympathetic
C)sympathetic > peripheral > autonomic
D)autonomic > peripheral > sympathetic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system is the broadest category, encompassing all of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord. The autonomic nervous system is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion, while the sympathetic nervous system is a further subdivision that activates the "fight or flight" response. Therefore, the correct order from broadest to most specific is peripheral > autonomic > sympathetic.

Which Choice Correctly Orders Branches of the Nervous System from the Broadest