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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The autonomic nervous system controls all of the involuntary muscles, organs, and glands. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system that work together to regulate bodily functions.

The Subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System That Consists of Nerves