The autonomic nervous system has two divisions: __________.

A) central and peripheral
B) receptors and effectors
C) sympathetic and parasympathetic
D) limbic and endocrine

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

Sympathetic

Referring to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action and stress responses, often described as "fight or flight."

Parasympathetic

The division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting the "rest and digest" response.