The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerves that control all of the involuntary organs and glands is called the ________ nervous system.
A)somatic
B)autonomic
C)sympathetic
D)parasympathetic

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The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary organs and glands such as the heart, lungs, and digestive system. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and senses. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system, with the sympathetic system controlling "fight or flight" responses and the parasympathetic system controlling rest and digest responses. However, only B encompasses all involuntary organs and glands, making it the best choice.

The Subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System That Consists of Nerves