The peripheral nervous system in a vertebrate can be divided into
A)the brain and spinal cord.
B)the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
C)the central nervous and sensory systems.
D)the somatic and autonomic systems.
E)muscles and glands.

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The somatic and autonomic systems are the two main branches of the peripheral nervous system in a vertebrate. The somatic system controls voluntary movements and sensory information while the autonomic system controls involuntary actions such as digestion, heart rate, and respiration.

The Peripheral Nervous System in a Vertebrate Can Be Divided