Which of the following statements is true?
A) The sympathetic nervous system enables the body to conserve and store energy.
B) The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
C) The parasympathetic nervous system mobilizes the body for action.
D) The autonomic nervous system collects sensory input and sends commands to skeletal muscles.

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The autonomic nervous system is divided into two branches: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system mobilizes the body for action, while the parasympathetic nervous system conserves and restores bodily resources. Neither of these branches directly collect sensory input or send commands to skeletal muscles.

Which of the Following Statements Is True