The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are two arms of the ________.
A) central nervous system
B) voluntary nervous system
C) autonomic nervous system
D) somatic nervous system
E) peripheral nervous system

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are both parts of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. The central nervous system and peripheral nervous system refer to different anatomical regions of the nervous system, while the somatic nervous system controls voluntary movement. Therefore, the correct answer is C, autonomic nervous system.

The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions Are Two Arms of the ________