The sympathetic division of the ANS is also known as which of the following?
A)somatic division
B)craniosacral division
C)resting division
D)thoracolumbar division
E)both somatic division and craniosacral division

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The sympathetic division of the ANS is also known as the thoracolumbar division, as its preganglionic neurons originate from the spinal cord segments T1 to L2. This division acts in opposition to the parasympathetic division, which is also known as the craniosacral division. The somatic division is not a part of the autonomic nervous system, but rather controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. The resting division is not a term commonly used to refer to any division of the ANS. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

The Sympathetic Division of the ANS Is Also Known as Which